M3.6 Depth: 39.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-06-09 01:58:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 9, 2025 at 01:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 39 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-09 01:58:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Arequipa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.79000, -74.24000

Temperature

16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39 km

39 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

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Huambo

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Misti, El

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