Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 46.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
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M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2025 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
29cb3280269f31d49a1db985bfde3829f54b6889
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 14:13:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.71000,
-76.80000
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
46 km
46 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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