Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU
Country overviewPeru
M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)
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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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
7d3a22a30133ce0a8ac81c431a7adc9e52c321ef
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 16:34:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.96000,
-74.18000
Temperature
25.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sabancaya Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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