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M4.7 Depth: 86.3 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Northern Peru

UTC time: 2026-04-29 06:12:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 06:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Northern Peru. At around 86 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
86.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 06:12:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-5.48900, -78.74800
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.3 km
Intermediate
86.3 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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