Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Martín
Country overviewPeru
M3.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On August 12, 2025 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
a5565f7e78cf395ea2b9b60fe275535128dfbbbf
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 17:40:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.84000,
-77.26000
Temperature
9.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Sangay Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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