Latest earthquakes near Junin, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Junin, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Junin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Junin (also known as Junín), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 hours ago (Apr 4 18:59 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 299 km SSW from Huancayo |
| 4 days ago (Mar 31 11:28 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 170 km N from Huancayo |
| 5 days ago (Mar 30 23:50 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 159 km NE from Huancayo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 30 03:04 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 198 km WSW from Huancayo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 29 14:53 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 132 km SSW from Huancayo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 29 08:35 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 218 km ESE from Huancayo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 28 09:50 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 224 km ENE from Huancayo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 28 06:24 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 184 km W from Huancayo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 28 05:45 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 231 km W from Huancayo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 07:48 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 263 km SW from Huancayo |
| 9 days ago (Mar 26 13:39 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 244 km N from Huancayo |
| 10 days ago (Mar 26 05:06 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 108 km N from Huancayo |
| 11 days ago (Mar 24 18:52 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 300 km S from Huancayo |
| 12 days ago (Mar 23 22:59 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 127 km W from Huancayo |
| 13 days ago (Mar 22 11:55 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 231 km NNW from Huancayo |
| 14 days ago (Mar 22 00:14 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 199 km W from Huancayo |
| 15 days ago (Mar 20 09:04 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 265 km W from Huancayo |
| 17 days ago (Mar 19 01:02 Lima) |
M 3.9 | 224 km W from Huancayo |
| 19 days ago (Mar 17 02:35 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 223 km W from Huancayo |
| 26 days ago (Mar 9 11:49 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 103 km S from Huancayo |
| 27 days ago (Mar 8 22:05 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 25 km ENE from Huancayo |
| 27 days ago (Mar 8 18:55 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 253 km N from Huancayo |
| 28 days ago (Mar 7 22:47 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 190 km WSW from Huancayo |
| 30 days ago (Mar 5 09:19 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 279 km S from Huancayo |
| 31 days ago (Mar 4 08:22 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 292 km NNW from Huancayo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Junin
Junin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 748 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Junin, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 74 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Junin roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Junin in 2024. A total of 103 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Junin that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Junin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Junin 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 | 701 | 93.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 6.28% |
| 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 Junin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Junin occurred on Jun 22, 2021 21:54 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) west-southwest of Huancayo, at a depth of 50 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Junin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 261 kilometers (162 mi) west-southwest of Huancayo. It is the strongest earthquake near Junin 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 Junin, 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 Junin.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2021 21:54 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 179 km WSW from Huancayo |
| Oct 28, 2022 15:22 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 292 km SSW from Huancayo |
| Oct 28, 2022 19:09 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 294 km SSW from Huancayo |
| Aug 13, 2017 11:51 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 165 km NNE from Huancayo |
| Nov 24, 2015 18:26 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 298 km NE from Huancayo |
| Dec 10, 2023 06:52 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 284 km SSW from Huancayo |
| Nov 29, 2017 01:29 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 280 km SSW from Huancayo |
| Nov 5, 2024 14:39 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 93 km S from Huancayo |
| Jan 24, 2019 23:45 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 275 km S from Huancayo |
| Jan 7, 2022 05:27 (Lima) |
M 5.6 | 151 km W from Huancayo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Junin
Earthquakes by city in Junin
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Junin, Peru.
Use this regional Junin earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chilca, Tarma, La Oroya, Jauja, Santa Rosa, Satipo and Junín.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Junin.
When was the last earthquake in Junin, Peru?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Junin on the evening of April 4, 2025 at 18:59 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south-southwest of Huancayo at a depth of 21km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Junin, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Junin, Peru?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Junin on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 261km west-northwest of Huancayo at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Junin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Junin, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 748 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Junin. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
