M3.6 Depth: 58.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 18:24:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 18:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 58 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 18:24:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-13.44000, -76.57000

Temperature

16.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 km — close to the regional average (64.4 km)

Regional average: 64.4 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

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Auquihuato, Cerro

Distance: 407 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
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