Latest earthquakes near Cusco, Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Cusco.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 12, 2024 04:28
(Lima)
M 3.8 186 km WSW
from Cusco
Dec 10, 2024 09:19
(Lima)
M 4.8 222 km S
from Yauri
Dec 8, 2024 09:58
(Lima)
M 4.2 297 km NNW
from Cusco
Dec 7, 2024 08:24
(Lima)
M 4.7 179 km NW
from Cusco
Dec 6, 2024 09:47
(Lima)
M 3.6 230 km S
from Yauri
Dec 6, 2024 09:17
(Lima)
M 4.0 220 km SSW
from Cusco
Dec 5, 2024 03:35
(Lima)
M 4.4 266 km SSE
from Cusco
Dec 2, 2024 10:02
(Lima)
M 4.0 275 km SW
from Cusco
Nov 21, 2024 14:44
(Lima)
M 4.0 54 km W
from Yauri
Nov 21, 2024 00:40
(Lima)
M 4.3 165 km SE
from Yauri
Nov 19, 2024 16:09
(Lima)
M 3.7 237 km SSW
from Yauri
Nov 18, 2024 08:04
(Lima)
M 4.6 258 km SSW
from Yauri
Nov 10, 2024 17:43
(Lima)
M 4.0 232 km SW
from Yauri
Nov 6, 2024 19:38
(Lima)
M 4.2 288 km SW
from Cusco
Nov 5, 2024 14:39
(Lima)
M 5.7 359 km W
from Cusco
Oct 31, 2024 00:21
(Lima)
M 4.5 44 km WSW
from Yauri
Oct 27, 2024 13:06
(Lima)
M 4.0 286 km S
from Cusco
Oct 24, 2024 13:40
(Lima)
M 4.4 286 km NNW
from Cusco
Oct 22, 2024 14:20
(Lima)
M 3.6 284 km SW
from Yauri
Oct 22, 2024 08:48
(Lima)
M 3.5 218 km S
from Yauri
Oct 16, 2024 23:31
(Lima)
M 4.2 281 km SSE
from Yauri
Oct 14, 2024 20:07
(Lima)
M 4.0 260 km SSW
from Yauri
Oct 12, 2024 03:55
(Lima)
M 4.2 259 km SSW
from Cusco
Oct 7, 2024 23:21
(Lima)
M 4.2 120 km SW
from Cusco
Oct 3, 2024 02:29
(Lima)
M 4.3 80 km SW
from Yauri

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cusco

Recent Cusco Earthquake News

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Cusco Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
106 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Dec 12, 2024 04:28

Average

A total of 1061 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cusco, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 106 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cusco roughly every 3 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cusco in 2021. A total of 136 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cusco that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Cusco with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cusco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cusco 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Cusco (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 991 93.4%
Mag. 5 65 6.13%
Mag. 6 3 0.28%
Mag. 7 2 0.19%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Cusco

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.2
On May 26, 2022 07:02.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.4
On Jun 23, 2001 15:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cusco occurred on May 26, 2022 07:02 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) south-east of Cusco, at a depth of 236 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cusco in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 2001 15:33, 290 kilometers (180 mi) south-east of Yauri. It is the strongest earthquake near Cusco in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cusco, Peru 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 Cusco.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Cusco.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 26, 2022 07:02
(Lima)
M 7.2 237 km SE
from Cusco
Mar 1, 2019 03:50
(Lima)
M 7.0 236 km SE
from Cusco
Dec 20, 2023 07:11
(Lima)
M 6.2 266 km SSW
from Cusco
Dec 1, 2016 17:40
(Lima)
M 6.2 85 km SE
from Yauri
May 31, 2020 00:09
(Lima)
M 6.1 91 km SE
from Yauri
Oct 8, 2021 23:47
(Lima)
M 5.7 229 km S
from Cusco
Jun 24, 2017 11:09
(Lima)
M 5.7 260 km SW
from Cusco
May 2, 2020 19:44
(Lima)
M 5.7 254 km SE
from Cusco
Feb 16, 2016 05:46
(Lima)
M 5.7 298 km SW
from Yauri
Oct 9, 2021 19:20
(Lima)
M 5.7 206 km N
from Cusco

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Cusco

Earthquakes by city in Cusco

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cusco, Peru.

Use this regional Cusco earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Santiago, Wanchaq, Sicuani and Santa Ana.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cusco.

When was the last earthquake in Cusco, Peru?

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cusco on the night of December 12, 2024 at 04:28 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 186km west-southwest of Cusco at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cusco, Peru in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Cusco, Peru?

A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cusco on the afternoon of June 23, 2001 at 15:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 290km southwest of Yauri at a depth of 33km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cusco since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Cusco, Peru?

In the past 10 years, 1061 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cusco. This averages to 106 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.