M3.6 Depth: 62.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-10-26 02:47:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on October 26, 2025 at 02:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 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

62.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 02:47:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Lima

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-12.73000, -76.47000

Temperature

17.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

62 km

62 km — close to 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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