Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Arequipa
Country overviewPeru
M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On July 15, 2025 at 07:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 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
Arequipa
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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