Latest earthquakes near Arequipa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arequipa, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arequipa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arequipa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Arequipa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arequipa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arequipa and elsewhere.
May 29, 2026 12:32AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the South Pacific Ocean near Ilo (Peru).
Arequipa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arequipa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 143 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arequipa roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arequipa in 2021. A total of 197 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arequipa 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 Arequipa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Arequipa 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 | 1351 | 94.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 75 | 5.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arequipa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arequipa occurred on May 26, 2022 07:02 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) north-east of Arequipa, at a depth of 236 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arequipa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 2001 15:33, 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-east of Arequipa. It is the strongest earthquake near Arequipa 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 Arequipa 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 Arequipa.
Nearest earthquakes from Arequipa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arequipa. 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 Arequipa.
When was the last earthquake in Arequipa?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Arequipa on the morning of June 17, 2026 at 11:37 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 48km north of Arequipa at a depth of 142km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arequipa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arequipa?
A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Arequipa on the afternoon of June 23, 2001 at 15:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Arequipa at a depth of 33km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arequipa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arequipa?
In the past 10 years, 1433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arequipa. This averages to 143 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
