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M3.7 Depth: 58.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 01:03:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 58 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
M3.7
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 01:03:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.18000, -78.03000
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 km
58 km — close to the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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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