Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
73 km SSW of Paracas, Peru
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M4.9 Earthquake near 73 km SSW of Paracas, Peru (Peru)
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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
ID
7e94d64e4e4d8edc710f9371cd7c5807161a4814
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 08:55:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-14.51390,
-76.42250
Temperature
16.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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