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M3.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 18:22:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2025 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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
M3.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 18:22:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Moquegua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.08000, -70.80000
Temperature
35.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ticsani
    Distance: 42 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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