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M3.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 19:00:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 19:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 19:00:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Cusco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.65000, -73.13000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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: 336 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 381 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

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