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.
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.
Apr 16, 2026 03:09AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 130km from Ica (Peru) on Thursday Night.
Ica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1163 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 116 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 | 1082 | 93.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 77 | 6.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 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 126 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.
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 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ica on the night of April 16, 2026 at 03:09 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 130km southwest of Ica at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 1163 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ica. This averages to 116 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
