M4.0 Depth: 63.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 16:14:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on May 19, 2025 at 16:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

63.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-19 16:14:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.80000, -74.54000

Temperature

17.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

63 km

63 km — close to the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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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