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M4.2 Depth: 56.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 17:40:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on June 16, 2025 at 17:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 17:40:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.17000, -77.41000
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — close to the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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