M4.0 Depth: 112.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 07:17:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on September 24, 2025 at 07:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

112.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-24 07:17:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Ayacucho

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.74000, -74.08000

Temperature

3.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112 km

112 km — deeper than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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