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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Tambo, Ayacucho (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-06-30 08:44:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2025 at 08:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Tambo, Ayacucho (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 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 USP. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-30 08:44:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Ayacucho
City
Tambo
Village
Huito
Source
usp
Coordinates
-12.96520, -74.05099

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 252 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 318 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 330 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 378 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

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