Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ayacucho
Country overviewPeru
M3.6 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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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
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sabancaya Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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