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M4.2 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 11:27:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on September 19, 2025 at 11:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 11:27:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.64000, -81.56000
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

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