M4.0 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 13:03:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 13:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru). With a focal depth of about 24 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 13:03:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Piura

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.88000, -80.83000

Temperature

22.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 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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