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M4.0 Depth: 112.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 04:34:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2025 at 04:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN PERU (Peru). At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M4.0
Depth
112.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 04:34:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Loreto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.06000, -77.16000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112 km
Intermediate
112 km
112 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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