Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 68.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Arequipa
Country overviewPeru
M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)
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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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
68 km
68 km — close to the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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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Sabancaya Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Maria Reiche Neuman Airport49.6 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · NZC · SPZA
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Arequipa
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
614
Country (24h)
Peru
2