Latest earthquakes near Ica today
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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.
May 19, 2026 12:57PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Ica in Peru.
Ica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1085 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 108 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 175 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 | 1005 | 92.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 76 | 7.0% |
| 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-8.1 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ica.
When was the last earthquake in Ica?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ica on the morning of June 7, 2026 at 10:43 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 84km 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 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, 1085 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.
