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M4.9 Depth: 110.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 23:14:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
110.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 23:14:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tacna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.82290, -69.98510
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110 km
Intermediate
110 km
110 km — deeper than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 60 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile

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