M5.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near Near Coast of Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 17:39:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 23, 2025 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Peru (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-23 17:39:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-15.68000, -75.08000

Temperature

16.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Minas de Marcona52.1 kmN15'478

Ica191.8 kmN282'407

Arequipa386.9 kmE1'008'290

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Volcanoes nearby

Auquihuato, Cerro

Distance: 213 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 296 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
Huambo

Distance: 321 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
Sabancaya

Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
Misti, El

Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours4

Strongest subsequent eventM5.1

M5.12025-09-23 17:39:22 UTC17.5 kmPerú M4.02025-09-24 07:17:44 UTC149.8 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.22025-09-25 10:58:59 UTC33.1 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M4.02025-09-25 18:49:00 UTC91.2 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M4.12025-10-04 04:26:11 UTC143.1 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.72025-10-07 23:00:05 UTC27.0 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M4.22025-10-12 10:44:09 UTC101.9 kmNEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#7

Earlier events M≥449

Earlier events M≥516

Compared since2025-01-03

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-05-17 10:22:13 UTC141.4 km6 km W of San Pedro, Peru M6.02025-05-17 10:22:13 UTC141.4 kmCENTRAL PERU M5.92025-05-17 10:22:14 UTC149.3 kmPuquio M5.92025-05-17 10:22:14 UTC142.1 kmCentral Peru M5.52025-09-23 17:39:19 UTC23.6 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

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