Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 42.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peru
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M4.5 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on October 12, 2026 at 09:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
a450a2e83f831a055a6809c64fb5676421a37a55
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 09:57:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-13.30000,
-76.69000
Temperature
21.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42 km
42 km — shallower than the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 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
Tectonic context
Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 122 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
623
Country (24h)
Peru
2