Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 189.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tacna
Country overviewPeru
M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)
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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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
189.8 km
189.8 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Tacna
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
618
Country (24h)
Peru
2