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M4.0 Depth: 132.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 12:37:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 1, 2025 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
132.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 12:37:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Amazonas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.07000, -77.67000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132 km
Intermediate
132 km
132 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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