Under land 91 kilometer from Tingo María in Peru, a significant MAG-5.0 earthquake occurred in the evening of Monday December 1st, 2025.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Peru, 91 kilometer (57 mi) east-southeast of Tingo María in Huanuco. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 114 km.
| Date and Time: | Dec 1, 2025 18:26 (Lima Time) - Dec 1, 2025 23:26 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 91 km ESE of Tingo María, Huanuco, Peru. Coordinates 9°33'42"S 75°12'45"W. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.0 Detected by 314 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.032 . |
| Depth: | 114 km (71 mi) An intermediate depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely Tsunami's are usually caused by MAG-6.5+ earthquakes, less than 100km shallow, and with an epicenter under sea. Neither of this seems to be the case. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Peru . Tingo María in Huanuco, Peru is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 91 kilometer (57 mi) east-southeast of Tingo María.
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Pucallpa is located 150 km to the north-northeast. Huancayo is located 278 km to the south. Huánuco is located 120 km to the west-southwest.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 91 km (57 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Tingo María Huanuco, Peru. |
| 120 km (75 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Huánuco Huanuco, Peru. |
| 149 km (93 mi) NNE from epicenter |
San Fernando Ucayali, Peru. |
| 150 km (93 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Pucallpa Ucayali, Peru. |
| 155 km (96 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Santa Rosa Junin, Peru. |
| 166 km (103 mi) SW from epicenter |
Chaupimarca Pasco, Peru. |
| 168 km (104 mi) SW from epicenter |
Cerro de Pasco Pasco, Peru. |
| 168 km (104 mi) SW from epicenter |
Yanacancha Pasco, Peru. |
| 174 km (108 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Yanacancha Huanuco, Peru. |
| 184 km (114 mi) NW from epicenter |
Uchiza San Martín, Peru. |
| 197 km (122 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Junín Junin, Peru. |
| 198 km (123 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Satipo Junin, Peru. |
| 210 km (130 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tocache San Martín, Peru. |
| 213 km (132 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Tarma Junin, Peru. |
| 230 km (143 mi) SSW from epicenter |
La Oroya Junin, Peru. |
| 248 km (154 mi) S from epicenter |
Jauja Junin, Peru. |
| 254 km (158 mi) W from epicenter |
Centenario Ancash, Peru. |
| 254 km (158 mi) W from epicenter |
Huaraz Ancash, Peru. |
| 278 km (173 mi) S from epicenter |
Huancayo Junin, Peru. |
| 280 km (174 mi) S from epicenter |
Chilca Junin, Peru. |
Shaking reported by 3 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 3 people have reported shaking in 3 places, all within Peru.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Lima, Lima Provincias, Peru: 1 person.
- San Luis, Lima Provincias, Peru: 1 person.
- Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru: 1 person.
Risk of aftershocks?
This earthquake did not have any significant foreshocks nor aftershocks occurring within 100km (62 mi) of its epicenter.
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since May 22nd, 2025, when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit 40 km (25 mi) further east. An even stronger magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck on August 13th, 2017.
In total, 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 3 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
It is very unlikely that this eartquake will cause any tsunami's. The reported magnitude is lower than the MAG-6.5 strength required to cause any earthquakes. In addition, this earthquake was not very shallow and appears to have occurred under land. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 114 km (71 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 13/12/25 23:58 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000rezi
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20251201_0000377
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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