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M3.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 16:49:09 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 16:49:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tacna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.50000, -70.72000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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

  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 83 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru

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