Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ancash
Country overviewPeru
M3.5 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On September 29, 2025 at 02:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Sep 29, 2025, 3:25 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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