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M3.9 Depth: 51.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 20:34:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on December 31, 2025 at 20:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 20:34:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.89000, -76.85000
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 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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