Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peru
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M4.2 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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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. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
d7f123079cc40b201fd080368379550275f1f3d7
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 14:57:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.02000,
-81.71000
Temperature
23.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
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Sangay Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
575
Country (24h)
Peru
3