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M3.6 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 17:31:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on November 9, 2025 at 17:31 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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 17:31:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Loreto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.58000, -77.12000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 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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