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M4.1 Depth: 38.4 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 17:09:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Peru (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
38.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 17:09:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-3.39270, -80.65170
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.4 km
Shallow
38.4 km
38.4 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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