M4.2
Depth:
107.0 km
M4.2 Earthquake near Oyón, Lima (Peru)
About this earthquake
On February 18, 2025 at 09:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Oyón, Lima (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USP. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Map
Depth profile
Intermediate
107 km
107 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
651
Country (24h)
Peru
2