M4.3 Depth: 32.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 02:59:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 02:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 02:59:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Tumbes

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.01000, -80.95000

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 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

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