Latest earthquakes near Ica, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ica, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ica, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 18:52 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 71 km S from Ica |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 22:59 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 163 km N from Chincha Alta |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 00:14 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 172 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 22:31 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 259 km SE from Ica |
| 5 days ago (Mar 20 09:04 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 244 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:02 Lima) |
M 3.9 | 217 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 8 days ago (Mar 17 21:17 Lima) |
M 3.9 | 226 km SSE from Ica |
| 8 days ago (Mar 17 18:09 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 166 km S from Ica |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 02:35 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 179 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 16 days ago (Mar 9 11:49 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 129 km NNE from Ica |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 02:37 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 262 km SE from Ica |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 22:05 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 247 km NNE from Ica |
| 18 days ago (Mar 7 22:47 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 79 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 20 days ago (Mar 5 23:02 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 247 km SE from Ica |
| 20 days ago (Mar 5 09:19 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 61 km SSE from Ica |
| 22 days ago (Mar 3 13:20 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 99 km WSW from Ica |
| 22 days ago (Mar 3 12:20 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 143 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 22 days ago (Mar 3 10:18 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 156 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 07:30 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 143 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 23 days ago (Mar 2 08:58 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 111 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 07:36 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 116 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 27 days ago (Feb 26 20:30 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 172 km WSW from Ica |
| 35 days ago (Feb 18 12:00 Lima) |
M 5.0 | 270 km NNE from Chincha Alta |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 04:08 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 299 km NNW from Chincha Alta |
| 37 days ago (Feb 17 01:04 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 230 km SSE from Ica |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ica
Ica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1079 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ica, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 107 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ica roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ica in 2024. A total of 183 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ica 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 Ica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ica 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 | 1006 | 93.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 69 | 6.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ica occurred on Jun 28, 2024 00:36 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-east of Ica, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ica in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 282 kilometers (175 mi) south-east of Chincha Alta. It is the strongest earthquake near Ica 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 Ica, 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 Ica.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 00:36 (Lima) |
M 7.2 | 239 km SE from Ica |
| Jan 14, 2018 04:18 (Lima) |
M 7.1 | 218 km SSE from Ica |
| Jun 29, 2024 02:05 (Lima) |
M 6.1 | 254 km SSE from Ica |
| Jun 16, 2024 09:47 (Lima) |
M 6.0 | 243 km SE from Ica |
| Oct 28, 2022 15:22 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 69 km SW from Ica |
| Jun 22, 2021 21:54 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 101 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| Oct 28, 2022 19:09 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 73 km SW from Ica |
| Jul 12, 2024 04:30 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 193 km SSE from Ica |
| Jun 29, 2015 04:09 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 269 km SE from Ica |
| Nov 29, 2017 01:29 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 60 km SW from Ica |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ica
Earthquakes by city in Ica
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ica, Peru.
Use this regional Ica earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Pisco, Nazca, San Clemente and Minas de Marcona.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ica.
When was the last earthquake in Ica, Peru?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ica on the evening of March 24, 2025 at 18:52 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 71km south of Ica at a depth of 72km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ica, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ica, Peru?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ica on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-northwest of Chincha Alta at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ica, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 1079 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ica. This averages to 108 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
