M4.0 Depth: 178.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 17:52:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on July 9, 2025 at 17:52 UTC. At around 178 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

178.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-09 17:52:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Cusco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.87000, -71.31000

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

178 km

178 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Quimsachata-Oroscocha

Distance: 82 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
Sabancaya

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 125 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
Huambo

Distance: 131 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
Misti, El

Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru

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