Latest earthquakes near Ica, Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ica.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 6, 2024 12:09
(Lima)
M 4.1 38 km WSW
from Ica
Dec 5, 2024 20:29
(Lima)
M 4.0 25 km SSW
from Ica
Dec 5, 2024 13:52
(Lima)
M 4.0 177 km SE
from Ica
Dec 3, 2024 20:23
(Lima)
M 3.8 37 km NNW
from Ica
Dec 2, 2024 10:02
(Lima)
M 4.0 230 km ESE
from Ica
Nov 26, 2024 19:05
(Lima)
M 4.6 270 km NNE
from Chincha Alta
Nov 26, 2024 01:31
(Lima)
M 4.3 283 km SSE
from Ica
Nov 24, 2024 21:51
(Lima)
M 3.6 108 km NW
from Chincha Alta
Nov 16, 2024 11:09
(Lima)
M 4.0 59 km ESE
from Ica
Nov 16, 2024 04:03
(Lima)
M 3.8 229 km SSE
from Ica
Nov 15, 2024 22:26
(Lima)
M 3.5 210 km NW
from Chincha Alta
Nov 14, 2024 19:27
(Lima)
M 3.5 124 km NW
from Chincha Alta
Nov 11, 2024 10:07
(Lima)
M 4.2 50 km W
from Ica
Nov 11, 2024 08:01
(Lima)
M 3.5 194 km N
from Chincha Alta
Nov 11, 2024 03:26
(Lima)
M 3.6 233 km NW
from Chincha Alta
Nov 10, 2024 16:10
(Lima)
M 4.1 100 km NE
from Chincha Alta
Nov 8, 2024 20:17
(Lima)
M 4.2 230 km NW
from Chincha Alta
Nov 8, 2024 13:10
(Lima)
M 3.5 121 km NNW
from Chincha Alta
Nov 7, 2024 01:24
(Lima)
M 4.9 98 km SSE
from Ica
Nov 6, 2024 19:56
(Lima)
M 3.7 123 km NNW
from Chincha Alta
Nov 6, 2024 19:38
(Lima)
M 4.2 213 km ESE
from Ica
Nov 6, 2024 17:31
(Lima)
M 4.3 244 km SE
from Ica
Nov 5, 2024 14:39
(Lima)
M 5.7 139 km NNE
from Ica
Nov 5, 2024 12:00
(Lima)
M 4.4 183 km S
from Ica
Oct 27, 2024 04:36
(Lima)
M 4.2 97 km SSE
from Ica

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ica

Recent Ica Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ica. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ica and elsewhere.

Ica Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
106 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Dec 6, 2024 12:09

Average

A total of 1063 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 106 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 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ica that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Ica with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Ica (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 992 93.32%
Mag. 5 67 6.3%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.2
On Jun 28, 2024 00:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On May 24, 1940 11:33.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jun 29, 2015 04:09
(Lima)
M 5.8 269 km SE
from Ica
Jul 12, 2024 04:30
(Lima)
M 5.8 193 km SSE
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ica on the afternoon of December 6, 2024 at 12:09 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 38km west-southwest of Ica at a depth of 65km 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, 1063 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ica. This averages to 106 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.