Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
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M4.1 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On August 5, 2025 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
c2e1ccc29449f4b86f92b703ff59134b451ef19d
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 23:31:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.94000,
-80.51000
Temperature
19.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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