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M3.8 Depth: 20.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-10-28 20:44:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 28, 2025 at 20:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru). With a focal depth of about 20 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
M3.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 20:44:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.61000, -80.79000
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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