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M4.0 Depth: 185.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 13:52:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 13:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
185.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 13:52:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Puno
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.94000, -70.84000
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185 km
Intermediate
185 km
185 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 106 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 162 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 169 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

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