Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Country overviewPeru
M4.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 31, 2025 at 04:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 20 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
6b64a62f3aaf66e7bec734b5a5e5c3bb72f513a6
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 04:29:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.78000,
-80.02000
Temperature
19.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 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
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)
624
Country (24h)
Peru
2