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M4.3 Depth: 152.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 04:58:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). At around 152 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
152.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 04:58:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Huánuco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.72000, -74.57000
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 152 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 152 km
Intermediate
152 km
152 km — deeper than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 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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