M3.7 Depth: 58.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 18:23:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 58 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

M3.7

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-30 18:23:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Arequipa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-16.32000, -73.19000

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 km — close to the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 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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