Latest earthquakes near La Libertad, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near La Libertad, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in La Libertad? If an earthquake is happening right now near La Libertad, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 11:26 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 124 km NW from Trujillo |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 11:25 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 296 km NNW from Trujillo |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 07:15 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 100 km E from Trujillo |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 07:10 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 154 km SW from Trujillo |
| 78 days ago (Jan 6 16:18 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 195 km SSW from Trujillo |
| 84 days ago (Dec 31 18:43 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 122 km E from Trujillo |
| 85 days ago (Dec 31 08:43 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 121 km E from Trujillo |
| 86 days ago (Dec 29 19:35 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 216 km NW from Trujillo |
| 87 days ago (Dec 29 04:16 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 118 km WSW from Trujillo |
| 91 days ago (Dec 25 00:27 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 171 km ESE from Trujillo |
| 93 days ago (Dec 22 18:17 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 135 km S from Trujillo |
| 94 days ago (Dec 22 07:07 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 240 km E from Trujillo |
| 98 days ago (Dec 18 08:33 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 134 km E from Trujillo |
| 99 days ago (Dec 17 05:02 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 146 km ESE from Trujillo |
| Dec 14, 2024 08:52 (Lima) |
M 3.6 | 271 km SE from Trujillo |
| Dec 12, 2024 13:44 (Lima) |
M 4.1 | 114 km WSW from Trujillo |
| Dec 11, 2024 02:35 (Lima) |
M 3.5 | 263 km N from Trujillo |
| Dec 9, 2024 07:51 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 272 km NNW from Trujillo |
| Dec 7, 2024 12:53 (Lima) |
M 4.2 | 146 km S from Trujillo |
| Dec 7, 2024 05:16 (Lima) |
M 4.5 | 89 km WSW from Trujillo |
| Nov 29, 2024 19:36 (Lima) |
M 5.2 | 241 km WSW from Trujillo |
| Nov 28, 2024 01:46 (Lima) |
M 4.3 | 213 km SSE from Trujillo |
| Nov 24, 2024 14:56 (Lima) |
M 4.2 | 116 km S from Trujillo |
| Nov 24, 2024 04:53 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 176 km S from Trujillo |
| Nov 23, 2024 14:25 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 290 km NW from Trujillo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near La Libertad
La Libertad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Libertad, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Libertad roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Libertad in 2022. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Libertad that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of La Libertad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near La Libertad 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 | 414 | 94.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 5.48% |
| 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 La Libertad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Libertad occurred on Jul 28, 2021 19:32 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 106 kilometers (66 mi) west-southwest of Trujillo, at a depth of 23 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Libertad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Oct 17, 1966 16:42, 297 kilometers (185 mi) west-southwest of Trujillo. It is the strongest earthquake near La Libertad 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 La Libertad, 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 La Libertad.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2021 19:32 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 106 km WSW from Trujillo |
| Apr 26, 2015 18:35 (Lima) |
M 5.6 | 91 km WSW from Trujillo |
| Mar 31, 2019 10:27 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 208 km S from Trujillo |
| Nov 20, 2018 01:38 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 199 km SSE from Trujillo |
| Jan 15, 2020 04:45 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 254 km S from Trujillo |
| Apr 1, 2017 20:38 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 242 km WNW from Trujillo |
| Jan 28, 2017 01:42 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 137 km S from Trujillo |
| Feb 24, 2020 23:15 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 109 km W from Trujillo |
| Apr 1, 2015 11:45 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 289 km SSE from Trujillo |
| May 8, 2017 03:08 (Lima) |
M 5.2 | 261 km E from Trujillo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near La Libertad
Earthquakes by city in La Libertad
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in La Libertad, Peru.
Use this regional La Libertad earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chepén, Chocope, Pacasmayo, Guadalupe, Laredo, Moche, Santiago de Cao, Huamachuco, Paiján, Virú and San Pedro de Lloc.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Libertad.
When was the last earthquake in La Libertad, Peru?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near La Libertad on the morning of March 21, 2025 at 11:26 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 124km northwest of Trujillo at a depth of 29km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Libertad, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Libertad, Peru?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near La Libertad on the afternoon of October 17, 1966 at 16:42 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-southeast of Trujillo at a depth of 40km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near La Libertad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Libertad, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Libertad. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
