Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 37.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
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M3.7 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on June 18, 2025 at 11:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 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
ID
700215cef9395ab9c6f857e5255f2d5b9ebdb402
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-18 11:52:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.68000,
-79.00000
Temperature
20.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
37 km
37 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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