Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Tumbes · District of Zorritos
Country overviewPeru · Tumbes
M4.9 Earthquake near District of Zorritos, Tumbes (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On May 11, 2025 at 05:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near District of Zorritos, Tumbes (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 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 USP. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
58c845d1962e53b1fb9c8865fa7a1e0e148208cf
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 05:16:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Source
usp
Coordinates
-3.91880,
-80.73833
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 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
-
Sangay Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
607
Country (24h)
Peru
2