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M3.5 Depth: 52.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-27 09:39:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 09:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 52 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 09:39:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tacna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.83000, -71.00000
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 km — close to the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Yucamane
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 161 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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