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M3.6 Depth: 56.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-17 11:57:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on December 17, 2025 at 11:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 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
M3.6
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 11:57:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Lima
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.47000, -76.72000
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — close to 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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