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M3.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 08:31:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on July 14, 2025 at 08:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M3.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 08:31:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
San Martín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.71000, -77.25000
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

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