M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-05-11 02:44:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 02:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 02:44:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Tumbes

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.11000, -81.01000

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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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