M5.4 Depth: 113.8 km

M5.4 Earthquake near 9 km SE of Santo Tomas, Peru

UTC time: 2025-03-07 12:17:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near 9 km SE of Santo Tomas, Peru on March 7, 2025 at 12:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
113.8 km
UTC time
2025-03-07 12:17:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-14.51410, -72.03170

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 113.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 113.8 km
Intermediate
113.8 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
Yauri73.6 kmSE23'867
Cusco109.4 kmN428'450
Arequipa216.2 kmS1'008'290

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 84 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 106 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 139 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 141 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M5.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.4105.0 km13.5 km
USGSM5.4113.8 km0.0 km

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