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M3.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 09:45:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 29, 2025 at 09:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 18 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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 09:45:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Junín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.89000, -74.84000
Temperature
-3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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