Latest earthquakes near Ayacucho today
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Recent Ayacucho Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ayacucho. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ayacucho and elsewhere.
Apr 16, 2026 03:09AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 130km from Ica (Peru) on Thursday Night.
Ayacucho Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 979 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ayacucho in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 97 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ayacucho roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ayacucho in 2024. A total of 136 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ayacucho 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 Ayacucho in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ayacucho 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 | 911 | 93.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 6.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ayacucho
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ayacucho occurred on Jun 28, 2024 00:36 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) south of Ayacucho, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ayacucho in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Aug 24, 1942 17:50, 226 kilometers (140 mi) south of Ayacucho. It is the strongest earthquake near Ayacucho 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 Ayacucho 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 Ayacucho.
Nearest earthquakes from Ayacucho
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ayacucho. 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 Ayacucho.
When was the last earthquake in Ayacucho?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ayacucho on the night of April 16, 2026 at 03:09 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 321km southwest of Ayacucho at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ayacucho in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ayacucho?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ayacucho on the afternoon of August 24, 1942 at 17:50 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south-southwest of Ayacucho at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ayacucho since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ayacucho?
In the past 10 years, 979 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ayacucho. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
