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M4.3 Depth: 153.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Near Coast of Peru

UTC time: 2026-05-12 18:32:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Peru on May 12, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
153.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 18:32:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-17.35104, -71.22990
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 153.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 153.9 km
Intermediate
153.9 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

  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 94 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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