M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 73 km SSW of Paracas, Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 08:55:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2025 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 73 km SSW of Paracas, Peru (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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-04 08:55:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-14.51390, -76.42250

Temperature

16.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.4 km)

Regional average: 64.4 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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