M4.2 Depth: 54.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 11:39:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on May 29, 2025 at 11:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

54.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-29 11:39:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Ica

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.77000, -75.74000

Temperature

17.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

54 km

54 km — close to the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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

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