Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
San Martín
Country overviewPeru
M4.7 Earthquake near 40 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 40 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru (Peru) on October 21, 2025 at 05:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
34b81ec0d342d892867b252a42472c2f1e75d03b
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 05:24:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-8.64920,
-76.15410
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
624
Country (24h)
Peru
2