Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 33.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
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M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on August 31, 2025 at 06:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
c9643e2d0fada826b775da11e671bb4d38d34195
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 06:22:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.84000,
-77.16000
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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