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M3.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 16:57:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on December 6, 2025 at 16:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 16:57:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
La Libertad
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.16000, -77.18000
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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

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