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M4.0 Depth: 41.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 09:15:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on August 19, 2025 at 09:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 09:15:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.33000, -79.25000
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 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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