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M4.6 Depth: 142.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Allpachaka, Ayacucho (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 01:52:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 01:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Allpachaka, Ayacucho (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. 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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
142.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 01:52:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Ayacucho
City
Allpachaka
Village
Allpachaka
Source
usp
Coordinates
-13.40106, -74.25502

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 km
142 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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