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M4.2 Depth: 68.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 16:28:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 16:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 16:28:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.57000, -76.98000
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — close to the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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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