M4.2 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 05:53:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 05:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 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

M4.2

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 05:53:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.07000, -81.04000

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 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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