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M4.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 17:43:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Peru (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 17:43:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-9.08490, -79.91360
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 93 km away

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