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M4.9 Depth: 46.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-06-04 09:00:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2026 at 09:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 09:00:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Perú
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-8.19000, -79.45000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 km
46 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

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