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M3.6 Depth: 42.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 07:34:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on July 24, 2025 at 07:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 07:34:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Arequipa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.55000, -72.70000
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 km
42 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Huambo
    Distance: 108 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 132 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 172 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru

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