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M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 14:57:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on August 31, 2026 at 14:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 14:57:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.02000, -81.71000
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (64.6 km)
Regional average: 64.6 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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