Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Loreto · Jeberos
Country overviewPeru · Loreto
M4.8 Earthquake near Jeberos, Loreto (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On January 25, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Jeberos, Loreto (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sangay Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
Peru
2