Latest earthquakes near Huancayo, Junin today
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Recent Huancayo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Huancayo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Huancayo and elsewhere.
May 1, 2024 09:16PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit near Cusco in Peru on Wednesday Evening.
Huancayo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 705 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Huancayo, Junin in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Huancayo roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Huancayo in 2022. A total of 103 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Huancayo 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 Huancayo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Huancayo 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 | 658 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 6.67% |
| 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 Huancayo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huancayo 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 Huancayo 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 Huancayo in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Huancayo, Junin 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 Huancayo.
Nearest earthquakes from Huancayo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Huancayo, Junin. 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 Huancayo.
When was the last earthquake in Huancayo, Junin?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Huancayo on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 18:09 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 195km west-southwest of Huancayo at a depth of 44km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huancayo, Junin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huancayo, Junin?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Huancayo 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 Huancayo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huancayo, Junin?
In the past 10 years, 705 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huancayo. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
