Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 49.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
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M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On August 4, 2025 at 12:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 49 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b021a99009a03ad507d017471f974ed3cefc1fb9
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 12:38:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.55000,
-76.77000
Temperature
17.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
49 km
49 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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