Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 44.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
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M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on November 9, 2025 at 13:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
c26bab0afd5ac594da22776daec74e1e1b927b18
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
44.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 13:42:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.51820,
-79.46850
Temperature
18.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
44.6 km
44.6 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
Felt reports
3felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Nov 9, 2025, 3:36 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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2