M4.8 Depth: 132.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Northern Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 04:12:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2025 at 04:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Northern Peru (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

132.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-11 04:12:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Loreto

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-3.13000, -75.61000

Temperature

21.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

132 km

132 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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