Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1370006 |
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Event time | 2025-05-18 01:40:22 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-05-18 06:40:22 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-05-18 01:49:44 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4 |
Depth | 27 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
Mercalli scale | 2 |
Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
Data status | |
Data provider | EMSC |
Continent | South-America |
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Country | Peru |
Administration area | Tacna |
Nearest settlement | Ite |
Distance | 81 km |
Course | SW |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | South Pacific |
Water surface name | South Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.