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M4.8 Depth: 59.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Northern Peru

UTC time: 2026-04-29 06:12:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Northern Peru on April 29, 2026 at 06:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 06:12:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-5.59000, -79.00800
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 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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