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M3.0 Depth: 174.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 06:30:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 06:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 174 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
174.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 06:30:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tacna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.32000, -69.72000
Temperature
-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 174.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 174.3 km
Intermediate
174.3 km
174.3 km — deeper than the regional average (64.4 km)
Regional average: 64.4 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 90 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 112 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru

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