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M4.0 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 22:00:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 22:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.66000, -79.62000
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

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