M3.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 19:44:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on October 1, 2025 at 19:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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

M3.5

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-01 19:44:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Arequipa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.70000, -71.85000

Temperature

9.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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Misti, El

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