Latest earthquakes near Cusco, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cusco, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cusco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cusco, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cusco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cusco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cusco and elsewhere.
May 19, 2026 12:57PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Ica in Peru.
Cusco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1044 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 104 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 980 | 93.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 5.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cusco
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 126 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.
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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cusco on the morning of May 29, 2026 at 07:25 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 59km southwest of Cusco at a depth of 100km 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, 1044 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cusco. This averages to 104 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
