M3.6 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 21:55:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 21:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 28 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-21 21:55:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Ayacucho

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.69000, -74.31000

Temperature

7.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

28 km

28 km — shallower than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 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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