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M4.5 Depth: 144.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Northern Peru

UTC time: 2026-04-16 06:18:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Northern Peru on April 16, 2026 at 06:18 UTC. At around 144 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 06:18:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-6.28725, -76.67633

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 144 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 144 km
Intermediate
144 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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