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M3.9 Depth: 107.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 07:17:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on December 12, 2025 at 07:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
107.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 07:17:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Arequipa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.26000, -73.14000
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107 km
Intermediate
107 km
107 km — deeper than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 22 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 89 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 127 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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