Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Loreto · Pampa Hermosa
Country overviewPeru · Loreto
M4.6 Earthquake near Pampa Hermosa, Loreto (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On September 10, 2025 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Pampa Hermosa, Loreto (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USP.
Details
ID
7d3abce4da319ae376f21483c8177ae26c3107ee
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-10 18:52:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Pampa Hermosa
Source
usp
Coordinates
-7.77968,
-76.05225
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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