M3.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 17:26:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 22, 2025 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 11 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
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-22 17:26:08 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.73000, -71.88000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (64.6 km)
Regional average: 64.6 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

  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 7 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 22 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 59 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru

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