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M4.0 Depth: 81.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 00:30:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on November 16, 2025 at 00:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
81.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 00:30:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Apurímac
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.38000, -72.89000
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81 km
Intermediate
81 km
81 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

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 84 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 130 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 167 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 178 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

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