Latest earthquakes near Apurímac, Peru today
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Recent Apurímac Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Apurímac. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Apurímac and elsewhere.
May 16, 2024 12:13AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night in the South Pacific Ocean near Ica (Peru).
May 1, 2024 09:16PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit near Cusco in Peru on Wednesday Evening.
Apurímac Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Apurímac, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 84 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Apurímac roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Apurímac in 2021. A total of 108 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Apurímac that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Apurímac in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Apurímac during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 781 | 92.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 6.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Apurímac
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Apurímac occurred on Aug 24, 2014 18:21 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) south-west of Abancay, at a depth of 101 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Apurímac in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Aug 24, 1942 17:50, 279 kilometers (173 mi) south-west of Abancay. It is the strongest earthquake near Apurímac in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Apurímac, Peru in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Apurímac.
Earthquakes by city in Apurímac
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Apurímac, Peru.
Use this regional Apurímac earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Andahuaylas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Apurímac.
When was the last earthquake in Apurímac, Peru?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Apurímac on the morning of May 16, 2024 at 11:19 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 255km south-southeast of Abancay at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Apurímac, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Apurímac, Peru?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Apurímac on the afternoon of August 24, 1942 at 17:50 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 279km southwest of Abancay at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Apurímac since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Apurímac, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Apurímac. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
