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M4.7 Depth: 97.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Curahuasi, Apurímac (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 12:25:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 12:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Curahuasi, Apurímac (Peru). At around 97 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
97.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 12:25:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Apurímac
City
Curahuasi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-13.75000, -72.48000
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97 km
Intermediate
97 km
97 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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