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M4.1 Depth: 27.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 16:06:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on September 14, 2025 at 16:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 16:06:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Loreto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.38000, -77.14000
Temperature
32.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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