Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 165.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tacna
Country overviewPeru
M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On December 14, 2025 at 07:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). At around 165 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
165.1 km
165.1 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Tacna
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 53 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
611
Country (24h)
Peru
2