Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 42.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Country overviewPeru
M3.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On December 29, 2025 at 00:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
28dc0f951dbf32f75bbc2001c6dd087bbf40f7fb
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 00:25:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.03000,
-79.18000
Temperature
19.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42 km
42 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
606
Country (24h)
Peru
2