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M4.4 Depth: 94.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 05:59:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru) on September 29, 2025 at 05:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
94.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 05:59:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Piura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.82000, -80.01000
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94 km
Intermediate
94 km
94 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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