Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cusco
Country overviewPeru
M3.5 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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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.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
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Sabancaya Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport43.2 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · CUZ · SPZO
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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