M3.7 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-03 15:38:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on November 3, 2025 at 15:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-03 15:38:46 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.57000, -77.86000
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 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

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