Latest earthquakes near Huancayo, Junin today

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List of latest earthquakes near Huancayo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 8, 2024 09:58
(Lima)
M 4.2 232 km ENE
from Huancayo
Dec 7, 2024 08:24
(Lima)
M 4.7 235 km E
from Huancayo
Dec 6, 2024 12:09
(Lima)
M 4.1 259 km SSW
from Huancayo
Dec 5, 2024 20:29
(Lima)
M 4.0 254 km SSW
from Huancayo
Dec 3, 2024 20:23
(Lima)
M 3.8 204 km SSW
from Huancayo
Dec 3, 2024 04:16
(Lima)
M 3.6 159 km N
from Huancayo
Nov 26, 2024 19:05
(Lima)
M 4.6 91 km NNE
from Huancayo
Nov 24, 2024 21:51
(Lima)
M 3.6 192 km WSW
from Huancayo
Nov 22, 2024 04:24
(Lima)
M 4.7 212 km N
from Huancayo
Nov 16, 2024 11:09
(Lima)
M 4.0 237 km S
from Huancayo
Nov 15, 2024 22:26
(Lima)
M 3.5 230 km W
from Huancayo
Nov 14, 2024 19:27
(Lima)
M 3.5 197 km WSW
from Huancayo
Nov 13, 2024 04:52
(Lima)
M 3.5 227 km N
from Huancayo
Nov 11, 2024 10:07
(Lima)
M 4.2 242 km SSW
from Huancayo
Nov 11, 2024 08:01
(Lima)
M 3.5 126 km WNW
from Huancayo
Nov 11, 2024 03:26
(Lima)
M 3.6 252 km W
from Huancayo
Nov 10, 2024 16:10
(Lima)
M 4.1 80 km SSW
from Huancayo
Nov 8, 2024 20:17
(Lima)
M 4.2 266 km W
from Huancayo
Nov 8, 2024 13:10
(Lima)
M 3.5 168 km WSW
from Huancayo
Nov 6, 2024 19:56
(Lima)
M 3.7 174 km WSW
from Huancayo
Nov 5, 2024 14:39
(Lima)
M 5.7 95 km S
from Huancayo
Oct 26, 2024 23:10
(Lima)
M 3.5 187 km WSW
from Huancayo
Oct 25, 2024 09:22
(Lima)
M 3.5 179 km WSW
from Huancayo
Oct 24, 2024 13:40
(Lima)
M 4.4 224 km ENE
from Huancayo
Oct 23, 2024 13:20
(Lima)
M 4.1 262 km SSW
from Huancayo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Huancayo

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.

Huancayo Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
73 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Dec 8, 2024 09:58

Average

A total of 738 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 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Huancayo roughly every 4 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Huancayo with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Huancayo (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 693 93.9%
Mag. 5 45 6.1%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.9
On Jun 22, 2021 21:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On May 24, 1940 11:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huancayo 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 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) west-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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Huancayo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
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
Oct 28, 2022 19:09
(Lima)
M 5.8 294 km SSW
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
Jan 24, 2019 23:45
(Lima)
M 5.7 275 km S
from Huancayo
Nov 5, 2024 14:39
(Lima)
M 5.7 95 km S
from Huancayo
Jan 7, 2022 05:27
(Lima)
M 5.6 151 km W
from Huancayo

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Huancayo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 15, 2023 23:42
(Lima)
M 4.0 10 km NE
from Huancayo
Nov 24, 2021 21:54
(Lima)
M 4.1 21 km W
from Huancayo
Apr 12, 2022 13:43
(Lima)
M 4.3 21 km E
from Huancayo
Mar 7, 2017 10:37
(Lima)
M 4.3 28 km N
from Huancayo
Nov 13, 2018 06:39
(Lima)
M 4.1 32 km NNE
from Huancayo
Aug 19, 2019 00:37
(Lima)
M 4.7 32 km SSW
from Huancayo
Apr 6, 2024 15:04
(Lima)
M 4.0 33 km NE
from Huancayo
Nov 2, 2016 12:50
(Lima)
M 4.0 33 km SE
from Huancayo
Nov 13, 2018 06:40
(Lima)
M 4.4 34 km ESE
from Huancayo
Apr 9, 2022 22:04
(Lima)
M 5.0 37 km N
from Huancayo

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Huancayo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Huancayo, Junin?

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Huancayo on the morning of December 8, 2024 at 09:58 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 232km east-northeast of Huancayo at a depth of 25km under land. 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, 738 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huancayo. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.