Latest earthquakes near Trujillo, La Libertad today
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Recent Trujillo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Trujillo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Trujillo and elsewhere.
Dec 27, 2025 09:51PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Chimbote (Peru).
Trujillo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 458 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Trujillo, La Libertad in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 45 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Trujillo roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Trujillo in 2022. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Trujillo 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 Trujillo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Trujillo 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 | 432 | 94.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 5.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Trujillo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Trujillo occurred on Dec 27, 2025 21:51 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 94 kilometers (58 mi) south of Trujillo, at a depth of 66 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Trujillo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Oct 17, 1966 16:42, 297 kilometers (185 mi) south of Trujillo. It is the strongest earthquake near Trujillo in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Trujillo, La Libertad 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 Trujillo.
Nearest earthquakes from Trujillo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Trujillo, La Libertad. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Trujillo.
When was the last earthquake in Trujillo, La Libertad?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Trujillo on the evening of January 6, 2026 at 21:01 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 15km southwest of Trujillo at a depth of 71km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Trujillo, La Libertad in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Trujillo, La Libertad?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Trujillo 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 Trujillo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Trujillo, La Libertad?
In the past 10 years, 458 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Trujillo. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
