M4.0 Depth: 52.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 18:49:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

52.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-25 18:49:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Ica

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.92000, -75.40000

Temperature

17.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52 km

52 km — close to 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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