Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Peru
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M4.4 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on February 27, 2025 at 01:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USP.
Details
ID
46392eaad6e5064e2e8f7feda844cfd0aab28780
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-27 01:30:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Peru
Source
usp
Coordinates
-14.71213,
-77.72530
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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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Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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