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M5.1 Earthquake near Central Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 23:27:01 UTC Local time: —
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M5.1 Earthquake near Central Peru (Peru) · 2025-12-01 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.1 Earthquake near Central Peru (Peru) · 2025-12-01 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Central Peru (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

ID
d207f52546df5bc773987a974a414f5f42d6d118
Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 23:27:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Huánuco
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-9.59000, -75.20000
Temperature
27.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Aguaytía70.1 kmNW18'318
Huánuco120.0 kmW196'627
Lima338.0 kmSW7'737'002

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM4.8
M3.62025-12-09 18:56:00 UTC133.9 kmCENTRAL PERU M3.62025-12-12 01:05:40 UTC64.5 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.32025-12-16 04:58:29 UTC118.9 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.12025-12-21 08:23:27 UTC131.4 km46 km W of Campo Verde, Peru M4.32025-12-21 08:23:27 UTC131.4 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.82025-12-26 16:31:39 UTC128.1 km42 km W of Campo Verde, Peru M4.62025-12-26 16:31:39 UTC148.9 kmPeru-Brazil Border Region M4.82025-12-26 16:31:40 UTC127.1 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.42025-12-30 16:11:20 UTC135.3 kmCENTRAL PERU M3.52025-12-31 01:28:16 UTC47.6 kmCENTRAL PERU

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.1120.8 km6.4 km
GFZM5.1130.0 km0.0 km

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥434
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-02-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.22025-04-19 11:56:15 UTC104.6 km23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M5.12025-12-01 23:26:58 UTC8.0 km33 km W of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.12025-05-22 19:57:36 UTC30.2 kmCENTRAL PERU M4.82025-04-19 11:56:12 UTC92.4 kmMariano Dámaso Beraún M4.82025-05-22 19:57:36 UTC22.7 kmSanta Rosa de Yanayacu

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