Latest earthquakes near Ancash, Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ancash.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
4 days ago
(Mar 21 11:26 Lima)
M 4.1 234 km NW
from Chimbote
14 days ago
(Mar 12 07:15 Lima)
M 3.5 119 km NNE
from Chimbote
21 days ago
(Mar 5 07:10 Lima)
M 4.0 175 km W
from Chimbote
22 days ago
(Mar 4 08:22 Lima)
M 4.3 286 km E
from Chimbote
36 days ago
(Feb 18 04:08 Lima)
M 4.4 266 km SE
from Chimbote
78 days ago
(Jan 6 16:18 Lima)
M 4.6 140 km WSW
from Chimbote
84 days ago
(Dec 31 18:43 Lima)
M 3.8 129 km NNE
from Chimbote
85 days ago
(Dec 31 08:43 Lima)
M 3.7 128 km NNE
from Chimbote
87 days ago
(Dec 29 04:16 Lima)
M 4.3 174 km WNW
from Chimbote
91 days ago
(Dec 25 00:27 Lima)
M 3.5 129 km ENE
from Chimbote
93 days ago
(Dec 22 18:17 Lima)
M 4.4 47 km SW
from Chimbote
93 days ago
(Dec 22 16:38 Lima)
M 4.9 186 km SE
from Chimbote
94 days ago
(Dec 22 07:07 Lima)
M 3.5 237 km NE
from Chimbote
98 days ago
(Dec 18 08:33 Lima)
M 4.0 145 km NE
from Chimbote
99 days ago
(Dec 17 05:02 Lima)
M 3.5 96 km ENE
from Chimbote
Dec 14, 2024 08:52
(Lima)
M 3.6 165 km ESE
from Chimbote
Dec 12, 2024 13:44
(Lima)
M 4.1 156 km WNW
from Chimbote
Dec 12, 2024 08:57
(Lima)
M 3.7 277 km S
from Chimbote
Dec 10, 2024 00:45
(Lima)
M 3.8 289 km E
from Chimbote
Dec 7, 2024 12:53
(Lima)
M 4.2 77 km WSW
from Chimbote
Dec 7, 2024 05:16
(Lima)
M 4.5 160 km WNW
from Chimbote
Nov 29, 2024 19:36
(Lima)
M 5.2 276 km W
from Chimbote
Nov 28, 2024 01:46
(Lima)
M 4.3 97 km S
from Chimbote
Nov 24, 2024 14:56
(Lima)
M 4.2 39 km W
from Chimbote
Nov 24, 2024 04:53
(Lima)
M 4.0 78 km SSW
from Chimbote

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ancash

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Ancash Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
47 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Mar 21, 2025 11:26

Average

A total of 478 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ancash, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ancash roughly every 7 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ancash in 2020. A total of 74 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ancash that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Ancash with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ancash in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ancash 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Ancash (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 449 93.93%
Mag. 5 29 6.07%
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 Ancash

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.8
On Jul 28, 2021 19:32.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On May 24, 1940 11:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ancash occurred on Jul 28, 2021 19:32 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) west-northwest of Chimbote, at a depth of 23 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ancash in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-northwest of Chimbote. It is the strongest earthquake near Ancash 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 Ancash, 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 Ancash.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Ancash.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 28, 2021 19:32
(Lima)
M 5.8 174 km WNW
from Chimbote
Apr 26, 2015 18:35
(Lima)
M 5.6 162 km WNW
from Chimbote
Mar 31, 2019 10:27
(Lima)
M 5.5 128 km SW
from Chimbote
Nov 20, 2018 01:38
(Lima)
M 5.4 85 km S
from Chimbote
Jan 15, 2020 04:45
(Lima)
M 5.4 141 km S
from Chimbote
Apr 1, 2015 11:45
(Lima)
M 5.3 171 km SSE
from Chimbote
Jan 28, 2017 01:42
(Lima)
M 5.3 55 km WSW
from Chimbote
Feb 24, 2020 23:15
(Lima)
M 5.3 193 km NW
from Chimbote
Feb 15, 2024 15:53
(Lima)
M 5.2 299 km SSE
from Chimbote
May 22, 2018 17:12
(Lima)
M 5.2 195 km W
from Chimbote

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ancash

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Earthquakes by city in Ancash

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ancash, Peru.

Use this regional Ancash earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Huaraz, Centenario, Huarmey and Coishco.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ancash.

When was the last earthquake in Ancash, Peru?

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ancash on the morning of March 21, 2025 at 11:26 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 234km northwest of Chimbote at a depth of 29km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ancash, Peru in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Ancash, Peru?

A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ancash on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southeast of Chimbote at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ancash since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Ancash, Peru?

In the past 10 years, 478 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ancash. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.