Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 45.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
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M3.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On July 15, 2025 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
655d120b113627d2d01230cebdba0dab98aa8a24
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 00:35:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.27000,
-79.05000
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
45 km
45 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 15, 2025, 1:08 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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