Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M4.0 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On May 4, 2026 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
b98eef16488acf68c48c8f368c584765eff8defe
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 05:51:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.16000,
-79.39000
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
627
Country (24h)
Peru
2