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M3.7 Depth: 39.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 19:56:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 19:56:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Piura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.22000, -80.69000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

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