M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Central Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 01:52:36 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Huancavelica on Sep 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Central Peru (Peru) · 2025-09-15 01:52:36 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Central Peru (Peru) on September 15, 2025 at 01:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 01:52:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Huancavelica

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-13.43000, -74.95000

Temperature

5.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Huancavelica71.6 kmN49'570

Ayacucho84.0 kmE140'033

Lima273.1 kmNW7'737'002

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

Auquihuato, Cerro

Distance: 263 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 359 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
Quimsachata-Oroscocha

Distance: 395 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
Huambo

Distance: 405 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
Sabancaya

Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.0

M5.02025-09-15 01:52:45 UTC36.4 km31 km WSW of Vilcanchos, Peru M4.62025-09-15 01:52:52 UTC75.2 kmAllpachaka M4.02025-09-20 07:29:07 UTC105.2 kmCENTRAL PERU

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥420

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.02025-07-04 08:55:16 UTC145.0 kmNear Coast of Peru M4.82025-07-08 11:40:07 UTC146.0 kmNear Coast of Peru M4.72025-06-21 01:18:38 UTC65.2 kmCentral Peru M4.72025-06-21 01:18:36 UTC60.0 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.62025-06-30 08:44:00 UTC110.2 kmTambo

Historic earthquake map · Peru

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Peru

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

558

Country (24h)