Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake 44 km WSW of Sechura, Peru
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 44 km WSW of Sechura, Peru at Sep 16, 2025, 03:41 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 45 km (28 mi) WSW of Sechura. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 16, 2025, 03:41 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.702, -81.200 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 36 km SW of Sechura, Peru | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 33 km | |
| 4.6 | 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 38 km | |
| 4.2 | 44 km SW of Sechura, Peru | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 33 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km W of San Martin, Peru | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 43 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.