M3.5 Depth: 49.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-08-04 12:38:26 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

49.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-04 12:38:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-12.55000, -76.77000

Temperature

17.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

49 km

49 km — shallower than the regional average (64.4 km)

Regional average: 64.4 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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