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M3.9 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 12:26:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 12:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 12:26:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Junín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.96000, -73.65000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 431 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 460 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru

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