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M3.8 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 15:05:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 15:05:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Ayacucho
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.33000, -74.24000
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 325 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 370 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 401 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 449 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

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