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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 12:40:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on November 30, 2025 at 12:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 12:40:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Cusco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-13.56000, -72.59000
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 147 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 180 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 209 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

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