M4.3 Earthquake 86 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru — October 31, 2025
2025-10-31 19:03:54 UTC (2025-10-31) · approx. 2:03 PM UTC-5 local
On October 31, 2025 at 19:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 86 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru, at a depth of 28.9 km and coordinates -10.4570°, -78.8393°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred 4 days ago 129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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-78.8393°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Huarmey, Peru?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 86 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru on October 31, 2025 at 19:03 UTC had a depth of 28.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.1 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.3 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred earlier 129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rpdp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 31, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 86 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru — October 31, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rpdp/