Latest earthquakes near Ica today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ica.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 20, 2025 10:36
(Lima)
M 3.6 196 km NW
from Ica
May 19, 2025 23:27
(Lima)
M 4.0 189 km SSE
from Ica
May 19, 2025 11:14
(Lima)
M 4.0 231 km SE
from Ica
May 17, 2025 22:21
(Lima)
M 3.7 199 km NW
from Ica
May 17, 2025 05:22
(Lima)
M 6.0 186 km ESE
from Ica
May 16, 2025 08:09
(Lima)
M 3.7 210 km NW
from Ica
May 13, 2025 06:24
(Lima)
M 3.5 259 km NNW
from Ica
May 12, 2025 11:53
(Lima)
M 3.6 296 km NW
from Ica
May 11, 2025 19:37
(Lima)
M 3.5 181 km NNW
from Ica
May 11, 2025 06:44
(Lima)
M 4.0 170 km NW
from Ica
May 11, 2025 01:25
(Lima)
M 4.3 235 km SSE
from Ica
May 9, 2025 22:34
(Lima)
M 5.1 249 km SE
from Ica
May 9, 2025 22:34
(Lima)
M 5.1 252 km SSE
from Ica
May 7, 2025 09:44
(Lima)
M 3.8 277 km NW
from Ica
May 7, 2025 08:14
(Lima)
M 3.6 279 km N
from Ica
Apr 30, 2025 07:34
(Lima)
M 3.6 169 km NNW
from Ica
Apr 28, 2025 08:33
(Lima)
M 3.7 202 km SSE
from Ica
Apr 27, 2025 15:13
(Lima)
M 4.4 213 km E
from Ica
Apr 26, 2025 13:56
(Lima)
M 4.0 103 km NNW
from Ica
Apr 25, 2025 16:21
(Lima)
M 3.6 224 km NW
from Ica
Apr 23, 2025 12:34
(Lima)
M 3.6 261 km N
from Ica
Apr 21, 2025 05:13
(Lima)
M 4.0 18 km SSW
from Ica
Apr 20, 2025 17:03
(Lima)
M 4.2 22 km NNW
from Ica
Apr 20, 2025 17:03
(Lima)
M 4.4 67 km WSW
from Ica
Apr 19, 2025 18:30
(Lima)
M 4.2 245 km SE
from Ica

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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:
100 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
May 20, 2025 10:36

Average

A total of 1006 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 100 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 175 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. 4 931 92.54%
Mag. 5 70 6.96%
Mag. 6 3 0.3%
Mag. 7 2 0.2%
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 8.1
On Aug 24, 1942 17:50.

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-8.1 earthquake struck on Aug 24, 1942 17:50, 132 kilometers (82 mi) south-east of Ica. 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 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Ica.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
May 17, 2025 05:22
(Lima)
M 6.0 186 km ESE
from Ica
Jun 16, 2024 09:47
(Lima)
M 6.0 243 km SE
from Ica
Jun 22, 2021 21:54
(Lima)
M 5.9 186 km NW
from Ica
Oct 28, 2022 15:22
(Lima)
M 5.9 69 km SW
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
Jul 12, 2024 04:30
(Lima)
M 5.8 193 km SSE
from Ica

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Nearest earthquakes from Ica

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ica. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Ica.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 8, 2023 10:38
(Lima)
M 4.5 8 km SSE
from Ica
May 12, 2021 10:56
(Lima)
M 5.5 11 km SSE
from Ica
Feb 10, 2019 03:49
(Lima)
M 4.3 13 km SSE
from Ica
Nov 19, 2016 06:18
(Lima)
M 4.1 13 km N
from Ica
May 13, 2021 12:03
(Lima)
M 4.3 13 km SSW
from Ica
Nov 3, 2023 10:05
(Lima)
M 4.0 12 km W
from Ica
Apr 21, 2025 05:13
(Lima)
M 4.0 18 km SSW
from Ica
Apr 23, 2022 05:55
(Lima)
M 4.0 18 km WNW
from Ica
Aug 13, 2022 21:58
(Lima)
M 4.3 20 km ESE
from Ica
May 7, 2020 13:04
(Lima)
M 4.3 20 km S
from Ica

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Ica

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ica.

When was the last earthquake in Ica?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ica on the morning of May 20, 2025 at 10:36 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 196km northwest of Ica at a depth of 39km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ica in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Ica?

A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ica on the afternoon of August 24, 1942 at 17:50 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 132km south-east of Ica at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ica since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Ica?

In the past 10 years, 1006 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ica. This averages to 101 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.