Latest earthquakes near Chincha Alta, Ica today
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Chincha Alta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 869 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chincha Alta, Ica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 86 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chincha Alta roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chincha Alta in 2022. A total of 132 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chincha Alta that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chincha Alta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chincha Alta 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 | 810 | 93.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 6.79% |
| 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 Chincha Alta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chincha Alta occurred on May 17, 2025 05:22 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-east of Chincha Alta, at a depth of 101 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chincha Alta 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 Chincha Alta 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 Chincha Alta, Ica 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 Chincha Alta.
Nearest earthquakes from Chincha Alta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chincha Alta, Ica. 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 Chincha Alta.
When was the last earthquake in Chincha Alta, Ica?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chincha Alta on the evening of December 2, 2025 at 19:19 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 193km north-northwest of Chincha Alta at a depth of 98km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chincha Alta, Ica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chincha Alta, Ica?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chincha Alta 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 Chincha Alta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chincha Alta, Ica?
In the past 10 years, 869 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chincha Alta. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
