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M4.0 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-04-14 04:46:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 14, 2026 at 04:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 04:46:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.05000, -75.35000
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 232 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 327 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 360 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 441 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru

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