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M4.2 Depth: 41.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 10:50:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 41 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 10:50:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.09000, -79.25000
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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