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 (Apr 28 09:02 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 282 km NE from Chincha Alta |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 08:33 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 202 km SSE from Ica |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 15:13 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 215 km E from Ica |
| 3 days ago (Apr 26 13:56 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 18 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 4 days ago (Apr 25 16:21 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 140 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 6 days ago (Apr 23 12:34 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 191 km N from Chincha Alta |
| 8 days ago (Apr 21 05:13 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 18 km SSW from Ica |
| 9 days ago (Apr 20 17:03 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 22 km NNW from Ica |
| 10 days ago (Apr 19 18:30 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 246 km SE from Ica |
| 12 days ago (Apr 17 05:10 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 136 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 14 days ago (Apr 15 14:37 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 132 km SSE from Ica |
| 14 days ago (Apr 15 00:54 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 253 km SSE from Ica |
| 16 days ago (Apr 13 03:03 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 114 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 17 days ago (Apr 12 22:47 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 108 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 17 days ago (Apr 12 10:52 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 289 km ESE from Ica |
| 19 days ago (Apr 10 12:13 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 112 km ENE from Ica |
| 19 days ago (Apr 10 02:38 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 129 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 20 days ago (Apr 9 21:55 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 115 km S from Ica |
| 20 days ago (Apr 9 11:37 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 289 km NNW from Chincha Alta |
| 20 days ago (Apr 9 11:18 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 270 km NE from Chincha Alta |
| 22 days ago (Apr 7 10:24 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 130 km N from Chincha Alta |
| 25 days ago (Apr 4 18:59 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 81 km SW from Ica |
| 26 days ago (Apr 3 08:03 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 125 km S from Ica |
| 30 days ago (Mar 30 03:04 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 140 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| 31 days ago (Mar 29 14:53 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 50 km NE from Chincha Alta |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ica
Ica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1090 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 109 earthquakes per year, or 9 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 | 1016 | 93.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 70 | 6.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 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 |
| Jun 22, 2021 21:54 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 101 km NW from Chincha Alta |
| Oct 28, 2022 15:22 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 69 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 |
| Oct 28, 2022 19:09 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 73 km SW from Ica |
| Dec 27, 2020 02:11 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 266 km SE 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ica on the morning of April 28, 2025 at 09:02 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-east of Chincha Alta at a depth of 13km 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, 1090 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ica. This averages to 109 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
