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M3.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 07:22:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 07:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 07:22:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Cusco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.19000, -71.46000
Temperature
0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 12 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 166 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 189 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 211 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru

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