Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 34.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
Country overviewPeru
M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on July 12, 2025 at 02:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
9900d710a4f18caf448d409d806f759fe52be959
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 02:22:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.55000,
-78.56000
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34 km
34 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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