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M4.4 Depth: 54.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 10:28:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on August 19, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
54.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 10:28:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-12.31560, -76.95520
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54 km
Shallow
54 km
54 km — close to the regional average (64.6 km)
Regional average: 64.6 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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