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M3.6 Depth: 49.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 21:52:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on September 22, 2025 at 21:52 UTC. 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 21:52:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.35000, -76.94000
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 km
49 km — shallower than 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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