Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ancash
Country overviewPeru
M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on November 29, 2025 at 08:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Peru
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Peru
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
614
Country (24h)
Peru
2