M2.9 Depth: 185.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 14:21:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 14:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

185.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 14:21:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Tacna

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-17.58000, -69.83000

Temperature

14.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

185 km

185 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Guallatiri

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