M4.0 Depth: 127.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Jeberos, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 14:13:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Jeberos, Loreto (Peru). At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

127.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 14:13:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Loreto

City

Jeberos

Village

Jeberos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.41000, -76.21000

Temperature

25.0°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

127 km

127 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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