Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Peru
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M4.6 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on January 6, 2025 at 21:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
85f6fc4fe5a7a927de0cf04f8cef5b028e1e6695
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-06 21:18:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Peru
Source
usp
Coordinates
-9.58438,
-80.60728
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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