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M3.7 Depth: 68.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-14 18:20:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on December 14, 2025 at 18:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 18:20:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Arequipa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.30000, -74.96000
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — close to the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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

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    Distance: 191 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
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  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 282 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 313 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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