Peru earthquakes

M4.7 earthquake 25 km NW of Uñon, Peru

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 25 km NW of Uñon, Peru on Thu, Oct 3, 1985, 10:03 AM GMT-5 (15:03 UTC), 120 km (75 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.7 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1985-10-03 15:03:14 UTC
Depth
120.2 km (74.7 mi), intermediate-depth
Epicenter
15.554° S, 72.591° 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 usp0002ke1. Read Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 2:59 PM UTC.