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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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 15:49:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Arequipa
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 (63.7 km)
Regional average: 63.7 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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