Latest earthquakes near Huanuco, Peru today
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Recent Huanuco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Huanuco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Huanuco and elsewhere.
Nov 5, 2024 02:39PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Huancavelica in Peru.
Huanuco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 852 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Huanuco, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 85 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Huanuco roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Huanuco in 2024. A total of 114 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Huanuco that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Huanuco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Huanuco 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 | 806 | 94.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 5.4% |
| 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 Huanuco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huanuco occurred on Aug 13, 2017 11:51 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 203 kilometers (126 mi) east-southeast of Huánuco, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Huanuco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 194 kilometers (121 mi) east-southeast of Huánuco. It is the strongest earthquake near Huanuco in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Huanuco, 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 Huanuco.
Earthquakes by city in Huanuco
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Huanuco, Peru.
Use this regional Huanuco earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tingo María and Yanacancha.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Huanuco.
When was the last earthquake in Huanuco, Peru?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Huanuco on the evening of December 31, 2024 at 18:43 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 273km northwest of Huánuco at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huanuco, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huanuco, Peru?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Huanuco on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 194km southwest of Huánuco at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Huanuco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huanuco, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 852 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huanuco. This averages to 85 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
