M3.8 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 20:23:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2025 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

48.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-19 20:23:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Piura

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.23000, -80.85000

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

48 km

48 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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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