M3.7 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 07:22:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 07:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 07:22:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.53000, -78.51000
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 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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