M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 17:39:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 23, 2025 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-23 17:39:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Perú

Source

resif

Coordinates

-15.57502, -74.95792

Temperature

16.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Minas de Marcona43.6 kmN15'478

Ica186.5 kmNW282'407

Arequipa376.9 kmE1'008'290

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Volcanoes nearby

Auquihuato, Cerro

Distance: 198 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 282 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
Huambo

Distance: 309 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
Sabancaya

Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
Misti, El

Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours3

Strongest subsequent eventM4.7

M4.02025-09-24 07:17:44 UTC132.3 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.22025-09-25 10:58:59 UTC49.9 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M4.02025-09-25 18:49:00 UTC86.9 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M4.12025-10-04 04:26:11 UTC125.6 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.72025-10-07 23:00:05 UTC44.5 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M4.22025-10-12 10:44:09 UTC85.0 kmNEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#16

Earlier events M≥453

Earlier events M≥518

Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-05-17 10:22:13 UTC123.9 km6 km W of San Pedro, Peru M6.02025-05-17 10:22:13 UTC123.9 kmCENTRAL PERU M5.92025-05-17 10:22:14 UTC131.8 kmPuquio M5.92025-05-17 10:22:14 UTC124.6 kmCentral Peru M5.72025-09-23 17:39:21 UTC24.4 kmPeru (Peruvian point of view) [Sea]

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