Latest earthquakes near Ayacucho today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ayacucho, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ayacucho? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ayacucho, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ayacucho Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ayacucho. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ayacucho 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.
Ayacucho Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ayacucho in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ayacucho roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ayacucho in 2022. A total of 135 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ayacucho that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ayacucho in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ayacucho 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 | 806 | 92.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 7.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ayacucho
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ayacucho occurred on Jan 14, 2018 04:18 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) south of Ayacucho, at a depth of 39 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ayacucho in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Aug 24, 1942 17:50, 226 kilometers (140 mi) south of Ayacucho. It is the strongest earthquake near Ayacucho 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 Ayacucho 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 Ayacucho.
Nearest earthquakes from Ayacucho
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ayacucho. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ayacucho.
When was the last earthquake in Ayacucho?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ayacucho on the night of May 16, 2024 at 00:55 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 270km southwest of Ayacucho at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ayacucho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ayacucho?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ayacucho on the afternoon of August 24, 1942 at 17:50 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south-southwest of Ayacucho at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ayacucho since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ayacucho?
In the past 10 years, 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ayacucho. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
