Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ancash
Country overviewPeru
M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on July 24, 2025 at 08:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport34.9 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · CHM · SPEO
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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