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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Pampa Hermosa, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-10 18:52:40 UTC Local time: —

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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-10 18:52:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Loreto
City
Pampa Hermosa
Village
Pampa Hermosa
Source
usp
Coordinates
-7.77968, -76.05225

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

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