M3.7 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 15:49:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 15:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 29 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 15:49:54 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.32000, -73.16000
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Coropuna
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 130 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 134 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 139 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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