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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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
85.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 02:07:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Lima
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 (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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