M4.5 Depth: 127.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Santo Tomás, Cajamarca (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-06-12 03:36:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Santo Tomás, Cajamarca (Peru) on June 12, 2025 at 03:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 127 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

127.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-12 03:36:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Cajamarca

City

Santo Tomás

Village

Santo Tomás

Source

usp

Coordinates

-6.19110, -78.72514

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Depth profile

Intermediate

127 km

127 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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