Latest earthquakes near Amazonas, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Amazonas, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Amazonas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Amazonas, it will show up within minutes.
Amazonas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 512 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amazonas, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Amazonas roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Amazonas in 2021. A total of 71 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Amazonas 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 Amazonas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Amazonas 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 | 482 | 94.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Amazonas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amazonas occurred on Nov 28, 2021 05:52 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) north-east of La Peca, at a depth of 126 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Amazonas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Sep 25, 2005 20:55, 226 kilometers (140 mi) north-east of La Peca. It is the strongest earthquake near Amazonas 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 Amazonas, 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 Amazonas.
Earthquakes by city in Amazonas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Amazonas, Peru.
Use this regional Amazonas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bagua Grande and Chachapoyas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Amazonas.
When was the last earthquake in Amazonas, Peru?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Amazonas on the evening of July 21, 2024 at 18:56 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 81km north-northwest of La Peca at a depth of 59km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amazonas, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amazonas, Peru?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Amazonas on the evening of September 25, 2005 at 20:55 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 226km east of La Peca at a depth of 115km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amazonas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amazonas, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 512 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amazonas. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
