M4.1 Depth: 103.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 04:54:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 04:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). At around 103 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

103.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-23 04:54:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Ayacucho

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.25000, -74.43000

Temperature

5.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

103 km

103 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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