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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 03:59:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on August 31, 2025 at 03:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 03:59:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
usp
Coordinates
-15.70290, -75.89703

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 298 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 383 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 409 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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