M4.3 Depth: 44.6 km

M4.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 06:25:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 06:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

44.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 06:25:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.88730, -74.60730

Temperature

18.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

44.6 km

44.6 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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