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M4.8 Depth: 115.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Urarinas, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 15:07:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 15:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Urarinas, Loreto (Peru). At around 115 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
115.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 15:07:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Loreto
City
Urarinas
Source
usp
Coordinates
-3.77071, -75.80470

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115 km
Intermediate
115 km
115 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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