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M4.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 07:10:51 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 07:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
af93d5856a3899648557dad164c3e286a7b0e8d2
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
67.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 07:10:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Cusco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.45300, -72.22000
Temperature
1.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.8 km
Shallow
67.8 km
67.8 km — close to the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 99 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 108 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 125 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 148 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya Activity reported
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·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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