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.
Recent Junin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Junin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Junin and elsewhere.
Apr 16, 2026 03:09AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 130km from Ica (Peru) on Thursday Night.
Junin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 799 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 79 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 | 750 | 93.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 6.13% |
| 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 Oct 28, 2022 15:22 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southwest of Huancayo, at a depth of 14 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) south-southwest of Huancayo. It is the strongest earthquake near Junin 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 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.
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 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Junin on the night of April 16, 2026 at 03:09 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 334km southwest of Huancayo at a depth of 10km 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, 799 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Junin. This averages to 80 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
