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.
Recent La Libertad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near La Libertad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near La Libertad and elsewhere.
Nov 9, 2023 12:50PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Juanjuí in Peru.
Jul 28, 2023 05:27PM
On Friday Afternoon an M4.6 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Trujillo (Peru).
La Libertad Earthquake Statistics
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.
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 | 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
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.
Earthquakes by city in La Libertad
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in La Libertad, Peru.
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.
