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M3.5 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 16:03:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2025 at 16:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 16:03:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Cusco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-13.77000, -71.62000
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 49 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 199 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 223 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 229 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru

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