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M3.8 Depth: 41.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-04 16:34:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on December 4, 2025 at 16:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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
M3.8
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 16:34:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.96000, -74.18000
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 145 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 207 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 225 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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