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M4.8 Depth: 44.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 13:42:13 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
44.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 13:42:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.51820, -79.46850
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.6 km
Shallow
44.6 km
44.6 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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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