Latest earthquakes near Callao today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Callao, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Callao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Callao (also known as El Callao), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Callao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Callao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Callao and elsewhere.
May 19, 2026 12:57PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Ica in Peru.
Callao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 694 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Callao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Callao roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Callao in 2022. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Callao that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Callao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Callao 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 | 648 | 93.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 6.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Callao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Callao occurred on Oct 28, 2022 15:22 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-southeast of Callao, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Callao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 100 kilometers (62 mi) south-southeast of Callao. It is the strongest earthquake near Callao 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 Callao 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 Callao.
Nearest earthquakes from Callao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Callao. 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 Callao.
When was the last earthquake in Callao?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Callao on the morning of June 6, 2026 at 11:30 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 34km southwest of Callao at a depth of 64km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Callao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Callao?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Callao on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 100km north-northwest of Callao at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Callao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Callao?
In the past 10 years, 694 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Callao. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
