M3.9
Depth:
72.0 km
M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
About this earthquake
On May 16, 2025 at 07:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). At around 72 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Map
Depth profile
Intermediate
72 km
72 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sangay
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Licto
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Chimborazo
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Tungurahua
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