Latest earthquakes near Abancay, Apurímac today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abancay, Apurímac, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abancay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abancay, it will show up within minutes.
Abancay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 871 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 87 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 2024. A total of 111 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abancay 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 Abancay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 818 | 93.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 5.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 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 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 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 126 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Abancay on the morning of May 10, 2026 at 08:15 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 287km southwest of Abancay at a depth of 22km 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, 871 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abancay. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
