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M4.4 Depth: 158.8 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 04:44:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on August 9, 2025 at 04:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 159 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
158.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 04:44:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Loreto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.59490, -74.65110
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158.8 km
Intermediate
158.8 km
158.8 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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