Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Peru
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M4.6 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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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.
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Details
ID
62dd65c2a27c802c7c3fc2a4e9470e4b5530ec9a
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 11:40:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Peru
Source
usp
Coordinates
-13.63976,
-76.41474
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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