Back to map
M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 87 km NNW of Salvación, Peru

UTC time: 2025-02-25 05:41:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 87 km NNW of Salvación, Peru on February 25, 2025 at 05:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 05:41:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-12.06430, -71.53580

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 231 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 379 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 383 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 417 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
671
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share