M3.5 Depth: 85.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-10-17 02:07:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on October 17, 2025 at 02:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
85.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 02:07:53 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.51000, -76.46000
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)
Regional average: 64.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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