Latest earthquakes near Cajamarca today
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Recent Cajamarca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cajamarca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cajamarca and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2026 12:17AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit 189km from La Peca in Peru on Thursday Night.
Dec 27, 2025 09:51PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Chimbote (Peru).
Cajamarca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 540 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cajamarca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cajamarca roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cajamarca in 2020. A total of 81 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cajamarca that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cajamarca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cajamarca 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 | 507 | 93.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 5.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cajamarca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cajamarca occurred on Dec 27, 2025 21:51 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) south-southwest of Cajamarca, at a depth of 66 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cajamarca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 31, 1970 15:23, 226 kilometers (140 mi) south-southwest of Cajamarca. It is the strongest earthquake near Cajamarca 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 Cajamarca 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 Cajamarca.
Nearest earthquakes from Cajamarca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cajamarca. 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 Cajamarca.
When was the last earthquake in Cajamarca?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cajamarca on the night of January 8, 2026 at 00:17 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 358km north of Cajamarca at a depth of 108km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cajamarca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cajamarca?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Cajamarca on the afternoon of May 31, 1970 at 15:23 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south of Cajamarca at a depth of 45km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cajamarca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cajamarca?
In the past 10 years, 540 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cajamarca. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
