Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Peru
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M4.5 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
63cfdcffa276d78513605786dc0af167bd728e3c
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 02:40:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Peru
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-14.87700,
-76.44800
Temperature
19.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
581
Country (24h)
Peru
3