M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Near Coast of Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 08:55:16 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Ica on Jul 4, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Near Coast of Peru (Peru) · 2025-07-04 08:55:16 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Peru (Peru) on July 4, 2025 at 08:55 UTC. 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 can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-04 08:55:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Ica

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-14.30000, -75.95000

Temperature

18.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.4 km)

Regional average: 64.4 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Ica34.1 kmNE282'407

Lima276.8 kmNW7'737'002

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Volcanoes nearby

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Coropuna

Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 408 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
Huambo

Distance: 447 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
Sabancaya

Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
Quimsachata-Oroscocha

Distance: 495 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM5.0

M4.62025-07-08 11:40:01 UTC88.9 kmPeru M5.02025-07-08 11:40:05 UTC92.1 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M5.02025-07-08 11:40:06 UTC93.7 km32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M4.82025-07-08 11:40:07 UTC79.6 kmNear Coast of Peru M4.52025-07-08 21:32:58 UTC99.0 kmLlipata M4.12025-07-10 03:58:27 UTC17.8 kmOcucaje M3.52025-07-19 04:05:47 UTC22.9 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.62025-07-21 02:17:06 UTC121.7 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M4.02025-07-24 19:01:19 UTC99.8 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M4.02025-07-30 11:46:22 UTC77.3 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥425

Earlier events M≥56

Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.32025-05-28 14:34:18 UTC72.2 kmNear Coast of Peru M5.22025-05-28 01:57:43 UTC76.0 kmNear Coast of Peru M5.12025-05-28 14:34:19 UTC68.9 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M5.12025-01-28 05:09:29 UTC32.0 kmPeru M5.02025-05-28 01:57:44 UTC73.7 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

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