Latest earthquakes near La Libertad, Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near La Libertad.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 15, 2023 19:49
(Lima)
M 3.6 268 km N
from Trujillo
Nov 11, 2023 23:55
(Lima)
M 4.0 288 km NW
from Trujillo
Nov 9, 2023 12:50
(Lima)
M 5.1 299 km ENE
from Trujillo
Oct 29, 2023 22:36
(Lima)
M 3.9 186 km S
from Trujillo
Oct 23, 2023 15:17
(Lima)
M 3.6 174 km ESE
from Trujillo
Oct 21, 2023 20:34
(Lima)
M 4.3 153 km WSW
from Trujillo
Oct 16, 2023 23:15
(Lima)
M 4.0 126 km WNW
from Trujillo
Oct 13, 2023 20:46
(Lima)
M 4.1 285 km N
from Trujillo
Oct 9, 2023 15:45
(Lima)
M 4.3 255 km SSW
from Trujillo
Oct 2, 2023 22:59
(Lima)
M 4.1 189 km NNE
from Trujillo
Sep 29, 2023 08:51
(Lima)
M 4.0 136 km WSW
from Trujillo
Sep 27, 2023 03:31
(Lima)
M 4.0 210 km S
from Trujillo
Sep 20, 2023 02:42
(Lima)
M 4.0 113 km SW
from Trujillo
Sep 17, 2023 11:20
(Lima)
M 3.7 149 km ESE
from Trujillo
Sep 10, 2023 10:35
(Lima)
M 4.1 293 km E
from Trujillo
Sep 4, 2023 22:30
(Lima)
M 4.0 131 km SSW
from Trujillo
Aug 25, 2023 22:21
(Lima)
M 3.6 269 km N
from Trujillo
Aug 23, 2023 00:01
(Lima)
M 4.1 191 km SW
from Trujillo
Aug 22, 2023 05:18
(Lima)
M 4.0 152 km S
from Trujillo
Aug 18, 2023 05:56
(Lima)
M 4.6 135 km S
from Trujillo
Aug 11, 2023 17:32
(Lima)
M 3.7 266 km N
from Trujillo
Aug 5, 2023 05:43
(Lima)
M 4.3 140 km W
from Trujillo
Jul 28, 2023 17:27
(Lima)
M 4.6 95 km SSW
from Trujillo
Jul 26, 2023 07:09
(Lima)
M 3.9 278 km N
from Trujillo
Jul 25, 2023 08:25
(Lima)
M 3.8 281 km N
from Trujillo

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Recent La Libertad Earthquake News

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La Libertad Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
39 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Nov 15, 2023 19:49

Average

A total of 391 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 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Libertad roughly every 9 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near La Libertad (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 365 93.35%
Mag. 5 26 6.65%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.8
On Jul 28, 2021 19:32.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.1
On Oct 17, 1966 16:42.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Oct 31, 2014 13:42
(Lima)
M 5.4 299 km E
from Trujillo
Jan 15, 2020 04:45
(Lima)
M 5.4 254 km S
from Trujillo
Nov 20, 2018 01:38
(Lima)
M 5.4 199 km SSE
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
Jan 28, 2017 01:42
(Lima)
M 5.3 137 km S
from Trujillo
Apr 1, 2017 20:38
(Lima)
M 5.3 242 km WNW
from Trujillo

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near La Libertad

Earthquakes by city in La Libertad

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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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near La Libertad on the evening of November 15, 2023 at 19:49 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north of Trujillo at a depth of 12km under land. 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, 391 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Libertad. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.