Peru earthquakes

M4.8 earthquake 19 km SW of Orcopampa, Peru

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 19 km SW of Orcopampa, Peru on Thu, May 30, 1985, 5:43 AM GMT-5 (10:43 UTC), 119 km (74 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.8 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1985-05-30 10:43:26 UTC
Depth
118.6 km (73.7 mi), intermediate-depth
Epicenter
15.380° S, 72.482° W
Region
Peru
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0002fb1. Read Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC.