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M3.9 Depth: 87.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 04:35:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 04:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 04:35:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Loreto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.98000, -76.72000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than 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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