M4.4 Depth: 157.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 17:23:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2025 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). At around 157 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
157.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 17:23:04 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.23260, -74.40300
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157.3 km
Intermediate
157.3 km
157.3 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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