Latest earthquakes near Lima Region, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lima Region, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lima Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lima Region (also known as Departamento de Lima), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lima Region Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lima Region. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lima Region and elsewhere.
May 16, 2024 12:13AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night in the South Pacific Ocean near Ica (Peru).
Lima Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lima Region, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 88 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lima Region roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lima Region in 2022. A total of 145 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lima Region 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 Lima Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lima Region 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 | 830 | 93.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 6.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lima Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lima Region occurred on Jun 22, 2021 21:54 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 81 kilometers (50 mi) south-southeast of Lima, at a depth of 50 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lima Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 102 kilometers (63 mi) south-southeast of Lima. It is the strongest earthquake near Lima Region 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 Lima Region, 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 Lima Region.
Earthquakes by city in Lima Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lima Region, Peru.
Use this regional Lima Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chosica, Breña, San Isidro, Jesus Maria, Huaral, Huacho, Nuevo Imperial, Imperial, Paramonga, Chancay, Hualmay, San Vicente de Cañete, Huaura and Mala.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lima Region.
When was the last earthquake in Lima Region, Peru?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima Region on the morning of May 16, 2024 at 09:08 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 207km northwest of Barranca at a depth of 39km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lima Region, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lima Region, Peru?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima Region on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 102km north-northwest of Lima at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lima Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lima Region, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lima Region. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
