Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 48.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M4.0 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On February 19, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
ead001c512d2240fd1836476dd2c265c170e48be
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 13:45:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.11000,
-79.21000
Temperature
22.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
48 km
48 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
614
Country (24h)
Peru
2