M4.6 Depth: 122.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Peru-Brazil Border Region (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 16:31:39 UTC Local time:

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 16:31:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-8.28000, -74.92000
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
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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