M5.9 Depth: 98.0 km

M5.9 Earthquake near Central Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 10:22:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.9 earthquake was recorded near Central Peru (Peru) on May 17, 2025 at 10:22 UTC. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.9

Depth

98.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-17 10:22:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Ayacucho

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-14.78000, -74.14000

Temperature

31.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

98 km

98 km — deeper than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Nazca86.1 kmW23'556

Ayacucho179.9 kmN140'033

Arequipa331.8 kmSE1'008'290

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.2

M4.02025-05-19 16:14:35 UTC121.3 kmNEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU M4.92025-05-28 01:57:42 UTC149.9 kmSantiago M5.22025-05-28 01:57:43 UTC149.6 kmNear Coast of Peru M3.62025-06-09 01:58:21 UTC112.8 kmNEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥413

Earlier events M≥54

Compared since2025-02-04

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 UTC2.2 km6 km W of San Pedro, Peru M6.02025-05-17 10:22:13 UTC2.2 kmCENTRAL PERU M5.12025-05-10 03:34:07 UTC120.3 kmChaparra M5.12025-02-17 04:30:59 UTC133.1 kmPeru M4.82025-04-04 01:36:47 UTC142.2 kmCaravelí

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