M4.7 Depth: 32.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 23:00:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 7, 2025 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-07 23:00:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.86000, -75.25000

Temperature

17.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 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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