Latest earthquakes near Cusco 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 (also known as Ciudad del Cuzco), 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.
Jul 12, 2024 04:30AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit near Minas de Marcona in Peru on Friday Night.
Jun 28, 2024 12:36AM
On Friday Night an Unusually powerful M7.2 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Minas de Marcona (Peru).
Cusco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 682 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cusco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 68 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cusco roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cusco in 2022. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cusco that year. The strongest had a 7.2 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 | 634 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 6.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 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-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1963 12:25, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-east of Cusco. 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Cusco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cusco. 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 Cusco.
When was the last earthquake in Cusco?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cusco on the afternoon of August 21, 2024 at 14:05 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 157km west-southwest of Cusco at a depth of 77km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cusco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cusco?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cusco on the afternoon of August 15, 1963 at 12:25 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east of Cusco at a depth of 550km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cusco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cusco?
In the past 10 years, 682 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cusco. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
