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.
Recent Amazonas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Amazonas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Amazonas and elsewhere.
Sep 10, 2026 01:42AM
On Thursday Night a Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck 261km from Jaén in Peru.
Sep 10, 2026 01:42AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck 250km from Jaén in Peru.
Amazonas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 579 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 57 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Amazonas roughly every 6 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 | 542 | 93.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 5.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Amazonas on the afternoon of September 29, 2026 at 13:01 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 35km southwest of La Peca at a depth of 13km 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 night of November 28, 2021 at 05:52 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 220km north-east of La Peca at a depth of 126km 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, 579 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amazonas. This averages to 58 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
