Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 56.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
Country overviewPeru
M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2025 at 04:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
dd8ab1a48a46478719e2beaa9c7f835330ac0516
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 04:56:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.95000,
-76.69000
Temperature
18.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
56 km
56 km — close to the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Peru
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.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
624
Country (24h)
Peru
2