M4.1
Depth:
21.0 km
M4.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
About this earthquake
On July 22, 2025 at 14:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 21 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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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
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