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M4.0 Depth: 41.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU

UTC time: 2026-05-15 14:43:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU on May 15, 2026 at 14:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 14:43:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.00000, -80.72000
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 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

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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