M3.5 Depth: 59.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-07-29 19:13:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 19:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 59 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
M3.5
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 19:13:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.70000, -77.05000
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 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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