Latest earthquakes near Abancay, Apurímac today
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Recent Abancay Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Abancay. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Abancay and elsewhere.
May 1, 2024 09:16PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit near Cusco in Peru on Wednesday Evening.
Abancay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abancay, Apurímac in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 84 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Abancay roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abancay in 2021. A total of 108 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abancay that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abancay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Abancay 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 | 781 | 92.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 6.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abancay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abancay occurred on Aug 24, 2014 18:21 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) south-west of Abancay, at a depth of 101 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abancay 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 Abancay 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 Abancay, Apurímac 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 Abancay.
Nearest earthquakes from Abancay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abancay, Apurímac. 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 Abancay.
When was the last earthquake in Abancay, Apurímac?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Abancay on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 20:36 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-east of Abancay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abancay, Apurímac in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abancay, Apurímac?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Abancay 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 Abancay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abancay, Apurímac?
In the past 10 years, 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abancay. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
