M3.7 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 22:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2025 at 22:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 38 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

38.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-24 22:25:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.81000, -74.62000

Temperature

16.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38 km

38 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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