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M3.6 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 19:49:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 38 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 19:49:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Piura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.57000, -80.82000
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 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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