Latest earthquakes near La Libertad, Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near La Libertad.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 6, 2024 17:16
(Lima)
M 4.1 154 km SW
from Trujillo
Nov 3, 2024 01:07
(Lima)
M 3.6 258 km N
from Trujillo
Oct 27, 2024 06:35
(Lima)
M 4.1 265 km ENE
from Trujillo
Oct 21, 2024 15:19
(Lima)
M 4.0 207 km S
from Trujillo
Oct 19, 2024 01:50
(Lima)
M 4.5 233 km SW
from Trujillo
Oct 17, 2024 14:27
(Lima)
M 4.0 294 km SSE
from Trujillo
Sep 12, 2024 18:27
(Lima)
M 4.5 130 km E
from Trujillo
Aug 28, 2024 11:03
(Lima)
M 4.6 289 km SSW
from Trujillo
Aug 26, 2024 20:33
(Lima)
M 4.1 292 km E
from Trujillo
Aug 17, 2024 21:54
(Lima)
M 4.3 155 km SSW
from Trujillo
Aug 6, 2024 08:15
(Lima)
M 4.8 100 km SW
from Trujillo
Jul 13, 2024 00:08
(Lima)
M 4.4 138 km S
from Trujillo
Jul 12, 2024 12:23
(Lima)
M 4.0 78 km W
from Trujillo
Jul 5, 2024 20:01
(Lima)
M 3.9 290 km E
from Trujillo
Jul 5, 2024 08:50
(Lima)
M 3.9 286 km E
from Trujillo
Jul 1, 2024 09:13
(Lima)
M 4.0 144 km S
from Trujillo
Jun 18, 2024 04:16
(Lima)
M 3.9 272 km NW
from Trujillo
Jun 13, 2024 17:46
(Lima)
M 5.0 337 km E
from Trujillo
Jun 12, 2024 19:29
(Lima)
M 3.6 144 km ESE
from Trujillo
Jun 11, 2024 02:34
(Lima)
M 4.4 128 km SSW
from Trujillo
Jun 8, 2024 07:06
(Lima)
M 4.3 123 km WSW
from Trujillo
Jun 8, 2024 06:38
(Lima)
M 4.2 248 km ENE
from Trujillo
Jun 2, 2024 15:29
(Lima)
M 4.0 104 km S
from Trujillo
May 22, 2024 19:49
(Lima)
M 4.0 133 km NW
from Trujillo
May 21, 2024 22:00
(Lima)
M 4.0 206 km SE
from Trujillo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near La Libertad

La Libertad Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
42 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Nov 6, 2024 17:16

Average

A total of 429 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 42 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.

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. 4 404 94.17%
Mag. 5 25 5.83%
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 124 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
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
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
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 22, 2018 17:12
(Lima)
M 5.2 172 km WSW
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 afternoon of November 6, 2024 at 17:16 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 154km southwest of Trujillo at a depth of 18km 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, 429 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Libertad. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.