M4.4
Depth:
157.3 km
M4.4 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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.
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Depth profile
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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
634
Country (24h)
Peru
2