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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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132 km
Intermediate
132 km
132 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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