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M3.0 Depth: 189.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 08:21:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on May 24, 2025 at 08:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 190 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
189.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 08:21:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tacna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.38000, -69.60000
Temperature
-7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 189.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 189.8 km
Intermediate
189.8 km
189.8 km — deeper than the regional average (64.4 km)
Regional average: 64.4 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

  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 81 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru

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