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M4.0 Depth: 43.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-25 09:40:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on August 25, 2025 at 09:40 UTC. 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 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
43.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-25 09:40:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.10000, -71.93000
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 km
43 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Misti, El
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 147 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 148 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru

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