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M4.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 19:32:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 19:32:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.23000, -81.00000
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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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