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M3.8 Depth: 71.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 01:46:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on December 2, 2025 at 01:46 UTC. At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
71.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 01:46:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Lambayeque
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.37000, -79.49000
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71 km
Intermediate
71 km
71 km — close to the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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