Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 156.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tacna
Country overviewPeru
M2.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 20, 2025 at 10:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). At around 156 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
156.2 km
156.2 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
624
Country (24h)
Peru
2