Latest earthquakes near Apurímac, Peru today
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Recent Apurímac Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Apurímac. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Apurímac and elsewhere.
May 28, 2025 09:34AM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the South Pacific Ocean near Ica (Peru) on Wednesday Morning.
May 17, 2025 05:22AM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake hit near Nazca in Peru on Saturday Night.
Apurímac Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 871 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Apurímac, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Apurímac roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Apurímac in 2024. A total of 111 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Apurímac that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Apurímac in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Apurímac 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 | 815 | 93.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 5.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Apurímac
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Apurímac occurred on Jun 28, 2024 00:36 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of Abancay, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Apurímac in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Aug 24, 1942 17:50, 279 kilometers (173 mi) south-west of Abancay. It is the strongest earthquake near Apurímac 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 Apurímac, 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 Apurímac.
Earthquakes by city in Apurímac
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Apurímac, Peru.
Use this regional Apurímac earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Andahuaylas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Apurímac.
When was the last earthquake in Apurímac, Peru?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Apurímac on the morning of June 23, 2025 at 08:06 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 218km east-northeast of Abancay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Apurímac, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Apurímac, Peru?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Apurímac on the afternoon of August 24, 1942 at 17:50 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 279km southwest of Abancay at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Apurímac since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Apurímac, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 871 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Apurímac. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
