Latest earthquakes near Ancash, Peru today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
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 5.2 281 km W
from Chimbote
Nov 28, 2024 01:46
(Lima)
M 4.3 99 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
Nov 21, 2024 21:40
(Lima)
M 4.1 281 km ENE
from Chimbote
Nov 20, 2024 00:25
(Lima)
M 4.0 288 km ENE
from Chimbote
Nov 13, 2024 18:25
(Lima)
M 3.6 265 km E
from Chimbote
Nov 6, 2024 17:16
(Lima)
M 4.1 168 km W
from Chimbote
Oct 27, 2024 06:35
(Lima)
M 4.1 285 km NE
from Chimbote
Oct 21, 2024 15:19
(Lima)
M 4.0 112 km SSW
from Chimbote
Oct 19, 2024 01:50
(Lima)
M 4.5 204 km WSW
from Chimbote
Oct 18, 2024 02:09
(Lima)
M 3.6 272 km SSE
from Chimbote
Oct 17, 2024 14:27
(Lima)
M 4.0 180 km S
from Chimbote
Oct 15, 2024 10:53
(Lima)
M 4.6 194 km SSE
from Chimbote
Sep 12, 2024 18:27
(Lima)
M 4.5 130 km NE
from Chimbote
Aug 28, 2024 11:03
(Lima)
M 4.6 224 km SW
from Chimbote
Aug 26, 2024 20:33
(Lima)
M 4.1 254 km ENE
from Chimbote
Aug 17, 2024 21:54
(Lima)
M 4.3 95 km WSW
from Chimbote
Aug 14, 2024 16:09
(Lima)
M 4.3 277 km E
from Chimbote

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ancash

Recent Ancash Earthquake News

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Ancash Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
47 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 14, 2024 08:52

Average

A total of 475 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. 4 444 93.47%
Mag. 5 31 6.53%
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 124 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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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
Jan 15, 2020 04:45
(Lima)
M 5.4 141 km S
from Chimbote
Nov 20, 2018 01:38
(Lima)
M 5.4 85 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 8, 2017 03:08
(Lima)
M 5.2 240 km ENE
from Chimbote

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ancash on the morning of December 14, 2024 at 08:52 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 165km east-southeast of Chimbote at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 475 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.