Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 16.0 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 August 10, 2025 at 08:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 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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