M3.6 Depth: 54.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-07-21 02:17:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 02:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

54.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-21 02:17:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-13.27000, -76.33000

Temperature

16.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

54 km

54 km — close to the regional average (64.4 km)

Regional average: 64.4 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: 393 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 493 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

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