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M4.2 Depth: 144.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Curahuasi, Apurímac (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 07:59:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Curahuasi, Apurímac (Peru) on August 7, 2025 at 07:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-07 07:59:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Apurímac
City
Curahuasi
Village
Choquemarca
Source
usp
Coordinates
-13.73195, -72.55434

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 144 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 144 km
Intermediate
144 km
144 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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    Distance: 136 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
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    Distance: 189 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
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    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 233 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

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