M4.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Jeberos, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 20:29:47 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-25 20:29:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Loreto

City

Jeberos

Village

Jeberos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.49000, -76.32000

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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.

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