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M4.0 Depth: 177.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 03:13:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 03:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 178 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
177.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 03:13:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Puno
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.50250, -70.10770
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 177.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 177.7 km
Intermediate
177.7 km
177.7 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ticsani
    Distance: 60 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

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