M4.3 Depth: 115.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Buena Vista, Ayacucho (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-02-04 14:53:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Buena Vista, Ayacucho (Peru) on February 4, 2025 at 14:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

115.0 km

UTC time

2025-02-04 14:53:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Ayacucho

City

Buena Vista

Village

Buena Vista

Source

usp

Coordinates

-14.92746, -74.38050

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Depth profile

Intermediate

115 km

115 km — deeper than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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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