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Recent Huancavelica Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Huancavelica. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Huancavelica and elsewhere.
May 1, 2024 09:16PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit near Cusco in Peru on Wednesday Evening.
Huancavelica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Huancavelica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Huancavelica roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Huancavelica in 2022. A total of 146 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Huancavelica 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 Huancavelica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Huancavelica 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 | 808 | 92.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 61 | 7.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Huancavelica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huancavelica occurred on Aug 24, 2014 18:21 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-east of Huancavelica, at a depth of 101 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Huancavelica in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Aug 24, 1942 17:50, 251 kilometers (156 mi) south-east of Huancavelica. It is the strongest earthquake near Huancavelica 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 Huancavelica 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 Huancavelica.
Nearest earthquakes from Huancavelica
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Huancavelica. 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 Huancavelica.
When was the last earthquake in Huancavelica?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Huancavelica on the night of May 8, 2024 at 01:17 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south of Huancavelica at a depth of 40km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huancavelica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huancavelica?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Huancavelica on the afternoon of August 24, 1942 at 17:50 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south of Huancavelica at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Huancavelica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huancavelica?
In the past 10 years, 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huancavelica. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
