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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 03:41:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on September 16, 2025 at 03:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 03:41:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
usp
Coordinates
-5.72140, -81.43874

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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