Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
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M3.9 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2025 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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
40069d8200f3115c6b63690ad8cecbc0366a61a7
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 17:40:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.15000,
-79.20000
Temperature
18.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 14, 2025, 5:48 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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