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M3.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 07:54:32 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 07:54:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Arequipa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.72000, -72.10000
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Huambo
    Distance: 7 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 41 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 137 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru

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