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M3.8 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 06:22:40 UTC Local time: —

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.

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 M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 06:22:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.84000, -77.16000
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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