M4.3 Depth: 139.3 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Trompeteros, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 17:09:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Trompeteros, Loreto (Peru) on August 2, 2026 at 17:09 UTC. At around 139 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

139.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-02 17:09:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Loreto

City

Trompeteros

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-3.10980, -75.76980

Temperature

25.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

139.3 km

139.3 km — deeper than the regional average (65.1 km)

Regional average: 65.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.

Near the boundary North Andes ↔ South America · about 371 km away

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