M4.9 Depth: 128.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Pastaza, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 06:43:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Pastaza, Loreto (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

128.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-22 06:43:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Loreto

City

Pastaza

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-4.61000, -76.35000

Temperature

23.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

128 km

128 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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