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M4.3 Depth: 115.3 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Contamana, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 04:44:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Contamana, Loreto (Peru) on August 9, 2025 at 04:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
115.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 04:44:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Loreto
City
Contamana
Source
usp
Coordinates
-7.39910, -74.74512

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115.3 km
Intermediate
115.3 km
115.3 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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