M3.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 18:14:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 18:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-11 18:14:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Tacna

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-17.28000, -70.64000

Temperature

18.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 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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Distance: 58 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
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Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
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