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M4.4 Depth: 51.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 07:23:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on November 25, 2025 at 07:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 07:23:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Ica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.68000, -75.54000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 256 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 354 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 391 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 454 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru

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