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M4.1 Depth: 38.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 20:08:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2025 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 20:08:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.92000, -81.62000
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

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