Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Near Coast of Peru
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M4.8 Earthquake near Near Coast of Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Peru (Peru) on July 8, 2025 at 11:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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 GFZ.
Details
ID
8eddb6fc044161cfdb253377d1ede30827f9880e
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 11:40:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-13.66000,
-76.28000
Temperature
16.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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