M4.6
Depth:
122.0 km
M4.6 Earthquake near Peru-Brazil Border Region (Peru)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Peru-Brazil Border Region (Peru) on December 26, 2025 at 16:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
122 km
122 km — deeper than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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