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M3.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 18:56:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on December 9, 2025 at 18:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 18:56:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Pasco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.68000, -74.68000
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 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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