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M3.0 Depth: 157.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 17:57:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on July 31, 2025 at 17:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 158 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
157.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 17:57:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tacna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.65000, -69.72000
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157.7 km
Intermediate
157.7 km
157.7 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 55 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile

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