M4.5 Depth: 102.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Laraos, Lima (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 16:18:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Laraos, Lima (Peru). At around 102 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

102.3 km

UTC time

2026-04-21 16:18:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Lima

City

Laraos

Village

Laraos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-12.42500, -75.57270

Temperature

8.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

102.3 km

102.3 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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