M5.0 Depth: 46.7 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 11:40:06 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru on Jul 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru (Peru) · 2025-07-08 11:40:06 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 11:40 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru (Peru). With a focal depth of about 47 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

46.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-08 11:40:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-13.65020, -76.50300

Temperature

16.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

46.7 km

46.7 km — shallower than the regional average (64.4 km)

Regional average: 64.4 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

Pisco32.8 kmE61'869

Chincha Alta48.2 kmNE153'076

Lima187.5 kmN7'737'002

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Volcanoes nearby

Auquihuato, Cerro

Distance: 390 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 490 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM4.8

M4.82025-07-08 11:40:07 UTC24.1 kmNear Coast of Peru M4.12025-07-10 03:58:27 UTC111.1 kmOcucaje M3.62025-07-18 12:13:55 UTC130.9 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.52025-07-19 04:05:47 UTC111.8 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.82025-07-19 09:08:23 UTC133.8 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.62025-07-21 02:17:06 UTC46.2 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.52025-07-29 19:13:27 UTC121.1 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.52025-08-04 12:38:26 UTC125.7 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.62025-08-06 18:24:45 UTC24.5 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥417

Earlier events M≥54

Compared since2025-01-28

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-01-28 05:09:29 UTC70.5 kmPeru M5.02025-07-08 11:40:05 UTC4.4 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M5.02025-07-04 08:55:16 UTC93.7 kmNear Coast of Peru M5.02025-01-28 05:09:28 UTC85.6 km58 km S of Paracas, Peru M4.92025-07-04 08:55:14 UTC93.8 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

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