Latest earthquakes near Chimbote, Ancash today
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Recent Chimbote Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chimbote. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chimbote and elsewhere.
Dec 1, 2025 06:26PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit near Tingo María in Peru on Monday Evening.
Chimbote Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 499 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chimbote, Ancash in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chimbote roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chimbote in 2020. A total of 74 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chimbote 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 Chimbote in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chimbote 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 | 472 | 94.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.41% |
| 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 Chimbote
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chimbote 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 Chimbote 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 Chimbote 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 Chimbote, Ancash 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 Chimbote.
Nearest earthquakes from Chimbote
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chimbote, Ancash. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chimbote.
When was the last earthquake in Chimbote, Ancash?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chimbote on the night of December 4, 2025 at 02:36 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 142km west-northwest of Chimbote at a depth of 24km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chimbote, Ancash in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chimbote, Ancash?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chimbote 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 Chimbote since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chimbote, Ancash?
In the past 10 years, 499 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chimbote. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
