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M3.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-06-08 17:12:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2025 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-08 17:12:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Junín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.04000, -74.61000
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 474 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 492 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru

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