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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 138 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru

UTC time: 2025-01-06 21:18:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 138 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru on January 6, 2025 at 21:18 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-06 21:18:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-9.76050, -79.65140

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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
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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