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M3.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 23:28:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on December 30, 2025 at 23:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 23:28:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tacna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.69000, -70.66000
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than 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: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 104 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 131 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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