Latest earthquakes near Lima, Lima Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lima, Lima Region, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lima, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lima and elsewhere.
May 16, 2024 12:13AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night in the South Pacific Ocean near Ica (Peru).
Lima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 654 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lima, Lima Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 65 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lima roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lima in 2022. A total of 104 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lima 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lima 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 | 607 | 92.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 7.19% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lima occurred on Oct 28, 2022 15:22 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Lima, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lima 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 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, Lima Region 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Lima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lima, Lima Region. 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 Lima.
When was the last earthquake in Lima, Lima Region?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima on the morning of May 16, 2024 at 07:46 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 102km north-east of Lima at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lima, Lima Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lima, Lima Region?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lima, Lima Region?
In the past 10 years, 654 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lima. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
