M4.0 Depth: 31.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-05-31 15:01:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on May 31, 2025 at 15:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 15:01:19 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.03000, -80.67000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 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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