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M4.8 Depth: 90.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Gamarra, Apurímac (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 12:25:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Gamarra, Apurímac (Peru) on May 29, 2026 at 12:25 UTC. At around 91 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
90.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 12:25:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Apurímac
City
Gamarra
Village
Llauqui
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-13.75320, -72.53290
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.9 km
Intermediate
90.9 km
90.9 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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