Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tacna
Country overviewPeru
M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on December 12, 2025 at 16:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Tacna
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
615
Country (24h)
Peru
2