Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
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M3.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on June 10, 2025 at 12:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
00406f5747fc2f2531628ed2120008a27df785f1
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-10 12:45:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.36000,
-79.22000
Temperature
20.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36 km
36 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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