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M4.1 Depth: 120.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 23:19:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on May 28, 2025 at 23:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
120.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 23:19:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Arequipa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.24000, -72.00000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120 km
Intermediate
120 km
120 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Huambo
    Distance: 52 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 98 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru

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