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M4.0 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 03:18:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on July 11, 2025 at 03:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 03:18:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
San Martín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.71000, -76.16000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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