M4.5 Depth: 146.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-04-18 23:56:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU. At around 146 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
146.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 23:56:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.08360, -74.46170
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 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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