Latest earthquakes near Cajamarca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cajamarca, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cajamarca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cajamarca, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10 days ago (Mar 27 20:13 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 155 km N from Cajamarca |
| 12 days ago (Mar 25 05:18 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 281 km NNE from Cajamarca |
| 14 days ago (Mar 23 10:32 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 243 km ENE from Cajamarca |
| 16 days ago (Mar 21 18:45 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 203 km N from Cajamarca |
| 16 days ago (Mar 21 11:26 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 165 km WSW from Cajamarca |
| 20 days ago (Mar 17 11:25 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 252 km NW from Cajamarca |
| 25 days ago (Mar 12 07:15 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 114 km SSE from Cajamarca |
| 28 days ago (Mar 9 06:06 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 227 km NNE from Cajamarca |
| 32 days ago (Mar 5 09:31 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 231 km NNW from Cajamarca |
| 32 days ago (Mar 5 07:10 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 268 km SW from Cajamarca |
| 67 days ago (Jan 29 15:34 Lima) |
M 4.5 | 273 km NNW from Cajamarca |
| 96 days ago (Dec 31 18:43 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 124 km SSE from Cajamarca |
| 96 days ago (Dec 31 08:43 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 124 km SSE from Cajamarca |
| 98 days ago (Dec 29 19:35 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 233 km W from Cajamarca |
| 98 days ago (Dec 29 04:16 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 224 km SW from Cajamarca |
| Dec 25, 2024 00:27 (Lima) |
M 3.5 | 186 km SE from Cajamarca |
| Dec 22, 2024 18:17 (Lima) |
M 4.4 | 245 km S from Cajamarca |
| Dec 22, 2024 16:34 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 243 km E from Cajamarca |
| Dec 22, 2024 07:07 (Lima) |
M 3.5 | 191 km ESE from Cajamarca |
| Dec 18, 2024 08:33 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 121 km SE from Cajamarca |
| Dec 17, 2024 05:02 (Lima) |
M 3.5 | 181 km SSE from Cajamarca |
| Dec 12, 2024 13:44 (Lima) |
M 4.1 | 227 km SW from Cajamarca |
| Dec 11, 2024 02:35 (Lima) |
M 3.5 | 157 km N from Cajamarca |
| Dec 9, 2024 07:51 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 196 km NW from Cajamarca |
| Dec 7, 2024 12:53 (Lima) |
M 4.2 | 262 km SSW from Cajamarca |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cajamarca
Cajamarca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 523 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 52 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 | 494 | 94.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 5.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 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 Sep 10, 2016 05:08 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) north-east of Cajamarca, at a depth of 121 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) north-east of Cajamarca. It is the strongest earthquake near Cajamarca in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2016 05:08 (Lima) |
M 6.1 | 246 km NE from Cajamarca |
| Jul 28, 2021 19:32 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 208 km SW from Cajamarca |
| Apr 26, 2015 18:35 (Lima) |
M 5.6 | 195 km SW from Cajamarca |
| Nov 20, 2018 01:38 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 299 km S from Cajamarca |
| Apr 1, 2017 20:38 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 266 km W from Cajamarca |
| Jan 28, 2017 01:42 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 249 km SSW from Cajamarca |
| May 6, 2020 19:49 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 257 km NE from Cajamarca |
| Feb 24, 2020 23:15 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 196 km WSW from Cajamarca |
| May 22, 2018 17:12 (Lima) |
M 5.2 | 285 km SW from Cajamarca |
| Dec 16, 2022 05:23 (Lima) |
M 5.2 | 219 km W from Cajamarca |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2018 02:50 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 75 km SSW from Cajamarca |
| Aug 3, 2020 10:08 (Lima) |
M 5.0 | 74 km E from Cajamarca |
| Oct 2, 2023 22:59 (Lima) |
M 4.1 | 75 km N from Cajamarca |
| May 13, 2020 05:11 (Lima) |
M 4.2 | 86 km W from Cajamarca |
| Nov 26, 2018 07:15 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 92 km NNW from Cajamarca |
| Jun 14, 2016 07:53 (Lima) |
M 4.1 | 95 km W from Cajamarca |
| Dec 13, 2023 17:32 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 97 km W from Cajamarca |
| May 3, 2020 08:34 (Lima) |
M 4.2 | 104 km SSW from Cajamarca |
| Sep 30, 2022 00:42 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 113 km W from Cajamarca |
| Dec 18, 2024 08:33 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 121 km SE from Cajamarca |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Cajamarca
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cajamarca.
When was the last earthquake in Cajamarca?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cajamarca on the evening of March 27, 2025 at 20:13 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 155km north of Cajamarca at a depth of 11km 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, 523 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cajamarca. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
