M3.8 Depth: 61.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-19 09:08:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on July 19, 2025 at 09:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

61.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-19 09:08:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-12.49000, -76.83000

Temperature

16.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

61 km

61 km — close to 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

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