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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 11:40:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on July 8, 2025 at 11:40 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 11:40:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
usp
Coordinates
-13.63976, -76.41474

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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 (64.4 km)
Regional average: 64.4 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: 382 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 482 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

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