M3.6
Depth:
9.0 km
M3.6 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
About this earthquake
On July 4, 2025 at 11:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 9 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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
638
Country (24h)
Peru
2