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M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 01:42:38 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on September 17, 2025 at 01:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
aa867de8d6b867517bd0ffd697880278c30da25c
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 01:42:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Moquegua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.29000, -71.07000
Temperature
13.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — close to the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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

  • Ticsani
    Distance: 78 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries

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