Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 37.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Arequipa
Country overviewPeru
M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 1, 2025 at 04:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
37 km
37 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Oct 1, 2025, 6:48 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Volcanoes nearby
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Sabancaya Activity reported
Arequipa
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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