Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 62.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lima
Country overviewPeru
M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on May 12, 2025 at 00:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
62 km
62 km — close to 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: May 12, 2025, 1:14 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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