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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near Coast of Northern Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 13:42:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Northern Peru (Peru) on November 9, 2025 at 13:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 13:42:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-8.48000, -79.45000
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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