Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 43.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
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M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On September 1, 2025 at 11:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
4ae323764ad98552e4e3f3da9adc86f6438fcbdc
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 11:29:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.99000,
-79.82000
Temperature
17.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43 km
43 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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