M3.5 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 16:32:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2025 at 16:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 16:32:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.54000, -76.95000
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — close to the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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