Latest earthquakes near Ucayali, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ucayali, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ucayali? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ucayali, it will show up within minutes.
Ucayali Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 623 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ucayali, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 62 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ucayali roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ucayali in 2016. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ucayali that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ucayali in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ucayali 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 | 581 | 93.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 6.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ucayali
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ucayali occurred on May 26, 2019 02:41 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 8 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northwest of Pucallpa, at a depth of 123 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ucayali in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ucayali, 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 Ucayali.
Earthquakes by city in Ucayali
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ucayali, Peru.
Use this regional Ucayali earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Fernando.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ucayali.
When was the last earthquake in Ucayali, Peru?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ucayali on the morning of May 13, 2024 at 09:13 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 188km south of Pucallpa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ucayali, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ucayali, Peru?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ucayali on the night of May 26, 2019 at 02:41 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 296km north-northwest of Pucallpa at a depth of 123km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ucayali since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ucayali, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 623 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ucayali. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
