M4.8 Depth: 134.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 16:31:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on December 26, 2025 at 16:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 134 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
134.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 16:31:40 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.44780, -75.15410
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 134 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 134 km
Intermediate
134 km
134 km — deeper than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 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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