Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU
Country overviewPeru
M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On November 15, 2025 at 18:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 12 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
8db268aeb62b7b959accbcbb5f3a7f4b0461ecff
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 18:47:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.00000,
-74.17000
Temperature
22.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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
-
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)
Global (24h)
615
Country (24h)
Peru
2