M4.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 08:49:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2025 at 08:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 18 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 08:49:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.84000, -75.65000
Temperature
0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (64.6 km)
Regional average: 64.6 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

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