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M3.8 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 14:15:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru) on November 17, 2025 at 14:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 14:15:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tumbes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.09000, -80.98000
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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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