Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 38.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Country overviewPeru
M3.7 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on October 19, 2025 at 20:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
498c254bb768da506a65f697778c6d4aa5107a21
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 20:57:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.06000,
-79.28000
Temperature
17.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38 km
38 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
624
Country (24h)
Peru
2