Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Arequipa
Country overviewPeru
M4.5 Earthquake near 16 km WSW of Iray, Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 21, 2025 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 16 km WSW of Iray, Peru (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sabancaya Activity reported
Arequipa
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
Peru
2