M4.5 Earthquake 15 km WNW of Mazo Cruz, Peru — January 30, 2025
2025-01-30 22:17:13 UTC (2025-01-30) · approx. 5:17 PM UTC-5 local
On January 30, 2025 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 15 km WNW of Mazo Cruz, Peru, at a depth of 168.7 km and coordinates -16.7049°, -69.8548°. This earthquake was detected by 57 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Peru, a region characterized by the northern Peru-Chile subduction zone, complicated by the subduction of the Nazca Ridge. The nearest mapped fault system is the Peru-Chile Trench. View all earthquakes in Peru.
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-69.8548°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Mazo Cruz, Peru?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 15 km WNW of Mazo Cruz, Peru on January 30, 2025 at 22:17 UTC had a depth of 168.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -16.7049°, -69.8548°, which is 15 km WNW of Mazo Cruz, Peru. View all earthquakes in Peru.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Peru had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Peru was the M8.0 Arequipa earthquake of June 23, 2001. Today's magnitude 4.5 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pa6e). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 30, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 15 km WNW of Mazo Cruz, Peru — January 30, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pa6e/