M4.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 07:51:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on January 29, 2026 at 07:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 07:51:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Perú

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-15.69000, -75.42000

Temperature

21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 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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