Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 51.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Country overviewPeru
M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on December 29, 2025 at 04:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
9ab5d611419f2edc0d30c96e63fd77e18930b57c
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 04:03:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.94000,
-79.18000
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
51 km
51 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
Felt reports
5felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Dec 29, 2025, 5:41 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
610
Country (24h)
Peru
2