Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Country overviewPeru
M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on September 9, 2025 at 17:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
480aac150cabc8fb2e46f332d4a034294991092d
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 17:19:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.19000,
-81.28000
Temperature
17.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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