Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 31.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
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M3.6 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On September 28, 2025 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 31 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
ID
41c5bd394135eab9d8bb8248d8ffe716bc16cce7
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 08:07:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.21000,
-78.06000
Temperature
16.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31 km
31 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: Sep 28, 2025, 4:32 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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