Latest earthquakes near Ancash, Peru today
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Recent Ancash Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ancash. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ancash and elsewhere.
Dec 27, 2025 09:51PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Chimbote (Peru).
Ancash Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 506 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 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 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.
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 7 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 477 | 94.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 5.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ancash
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ancash occurred on Dec 27, 2025 21:51 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 46 kilometers (29 mi) west-northwest of Chimbote, at a depth of 66 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 126 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.
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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ancash on the evening of January 6, 2026 at 21:01 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 117km north-northwest of Chimbote at a depth of 71km 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, 506 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ancash. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
