Latest earthquakes near Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Peru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Peru (also known as Perú), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Apr 15 11:20 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 53 km E from Huánuco |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 15 06:06 Lima) |
M 2.7 | 174 km S from Tacna |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 15 02:22 Lima) |
M 2.8 | 208 km SSE from Tacna |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 15 00:54 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 253 km SSE from Ica |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 14 19:40 Lima) |
M 3.3 | 97 km SW from Tacna |
| 19 hours ago (Apr 14 18:29 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 82 km NW from Tumbes |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 14 18:19 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 111 km NW from Tumbes |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 14 17:26 Lima) |
M 2.9 | 168 km SE from Tacna |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 14 17:04 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 278 km SSE from Tacna |
| 1 day ago (Apr 14 11:19 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 227 km SSE from Tacna |
| 1 day ago (Apr 14 10:18 Lima) |
M 2.9 | 47 km ENE from Tacna |
| 1 day ago (Apr 14 06:15 Lima) |
M 2.8 | 257 km SSE from Tacna |
| 1 day ago (Apr 13 19:35 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 127 km E from Trujillo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 13 18:51 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 113 km ESE from Chimbote |
| 2 days ago (Apr 13 13:21 Lima) |
M 3.4 | 98 km WSW from Tacna |
| 2 days ago (Apr 13 07:52 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 15 km WSW from Sullana |
| 2 days ago (Apr 13 03:03 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 68 km SSE from Lima |
| 2 days ago (Apr 13 01:00 Lima) |
M 3.4 | 167 km SE from Tacna |
| 2 days ago (Apr 12 22:47 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 80 km SSE from Lima |
| 2 days ago (Apr 12 21:53 Lima) |
M 3.3 | 294 km SSE from Tacna |
| 2 days ago (Apr 12 20:58 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 59 km SW from Pucallpa |
| 3 days ago (Apr 12 12:09 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 31 km WSW from Tumbes |
| 3 days ago (Apr 12 10:52 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 234 km NW from Arequipa |
| 3 days ago (Apr 12 09:26 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 75 km ESE from Tacna |
| 3 days ago (Apr 12 01:28 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 80 km ENE from Huánuco |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Peru
Recent Peru Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peru and elsewhere.
Mar 25, 2025 05:55PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit 107km from Iquique in Chile on Tuesday Evening.
Peru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 525 earthquakes per year, or 43 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peru roughly every 16 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peru in 2021. A total of 626 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peru that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Peru 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 | 4904 | 93.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 326 | 6.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Peru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peru 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 Peru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 2001 15:33, 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-northwest of Arequipa. It is the strongest earthquake near Peru in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Peru.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2019 02:41 (Lima) |
M 8.0 | 296 km NNW from Pucallpa |
| Nov 28, 2021 05:52 (Lima) |
M 7.5 | 175 km N from Moyobamba |
| May 26, 2022 07:02 (Lima) |
M 7.2 | 68 km NNW from Juliaca |
| Jan 14, 2018 04:18 (Lima) |
M 7.1 | 218 km SSE from Ica |
| Mar 1, 2019 03:50 (Lima) |
M 7.0 | 88 km N from Juliaca |
| Mar 18, 2023 12:12 (Lima) |
M 6.8 | 110 km NE from Tumbes |
| Feb 3, 2022 10:58 (Lima) |
M 6.5 | 174 km N from Moyobamba |
| Jul 17, 2017 21:05 (Lima) |
M 6.4 | 224 km W from Arequipa |
| Jan 20, 2018 20:06 (Lima) |
M 6.3 | 129 km SE from Tacna |
| Oct 10, 2017 01:32 (Lima) |
M 6.3 | 81 km SE from Tacna |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Peru
Earthquakes by region of Peru
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Peru.
- Amazonas
- Ancash
- Apurímac
- Arequipa
- Ayacucho
- Cajamarca
- Callao
- Cusco
- Huancavelica
- Huanuco
- Ica
- Junin (Junín)
- La Libertad
- Lambayeque
- Lima Region (Departamento de Lima)
- Loreto
- Madre de Dios
- Moquegua
- Pasco
- Piura
- Puno
- San Martín
- Tacna
- Tumbes
- Ucayali
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peru.
When was the last earthquake in Peru?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the morning of April 15, 2025 at 11:20 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 53km east of Huánuco at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Peru?
A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the afternoon of June 23, 2001 at 15:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Arequipa at a depth of 33km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Peru?
In the past 10 years, 5251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peru. This averages to 525 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
