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M4.7 Depth: 144.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near San Martín (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 06:18:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near San Martín (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 06:18:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
San Martín
City
San Martín
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-6.32000, -76.85000
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 144 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 144 km
Intermediate
144 km
144 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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