Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 14 km WSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 14 km WSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru at Dec 20, 2025, 20:11 UTC, at a depth of 73 km. The epicentre was 25 km (16 mi) SSE of Mollendo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 20, 2025, 20:11 UTC |
| Depth | 72.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.231, -71.915 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 71 km S of Camaná, Peru | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 65 km SSW of Quilca, Peru | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 13 km WNW of Cocachacra, Peru | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 65 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.