Latest earthquakes near Huánuco, Huanuco today
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Huánuco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 827 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Huánuco, Huanuco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 82 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Huánuco roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Huánuco in 2016. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Huánuco that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Huánuco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Huánuco 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 | 778 | 94.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 5.93% |
| 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 Huánuco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huánuco 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 Huánuco 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 Huánuco 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 Huánuco, Huanuco 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 Huánuco.
Nearest earthquakes from Huánuco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Huánuco, Huanuco. 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 Huánuco.
When was the last earthquake in Huánuco, Huanuco?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Huánuco on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 17:36 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 239km southwest of Huánuco at a depth of 48km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huánuco, Huanuco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huánuco, Huanuco?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Huánuco 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 Huánuco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huánuco, Huanuco?
In the past 10 years, 827 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huánuco. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
