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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 02:40:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Peru (Peru). 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 02:40:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-14.87700, -76.44800
Temperature
19.6°C

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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 (64.2 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 22 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 350 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 446 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 479 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru

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