M4.8
Depth:
134.0 km
M4.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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.
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Depth profile
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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