Latest earthquakes near Lambayeque, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lambayeque, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lambayeque? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lambayeque, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 18:45 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 207 km NE from Chiclayo |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 11:26 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 80 km S from Chiclayo |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 11:25 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 122 km NNW from Chiclayo |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 07:15 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 242 km SE from Chiclayo |
| 14 days ago (Mar 11 17:01 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 204 km NW from Chiclayo |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 09:31 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 191 km NNE from Chiclayo |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 07:10 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 243 km S from Chiclayo |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 13:11 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 277 km NW from Chiclayo |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 03:05 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 296 km NNW from Chiclayo |
| 55 days ago (Jan 29 15:34 Lima) |
M 4.5 | 241 km NNE from Chiclayo |
| 68 days ago (Jan 16 17:20 Lima) |
M 3.3 | 295 km NNW from Chiclayo |
| 76 days ago (Jan 8 15:00 Lima) |
M 4.5 | 160 km W from Chiclayo |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 03:19 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 295 km N from Chiclayo |
| 84 days ago (Dec 31 18:43 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 260 km SE from Chiclayo |
| 84 days ago (Dec 31 14:07 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 235 km NNW from Chiclayo |
| 85 days ago (Dec 31 08:43 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 259 km SE from Chiclayo |
| 86 days ago (Dec 29 19:35 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 86 km WSW from Chiclayo |
| 87 days ago (Dec 29 04:16 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 191 km S from Chiclayo |
| 98 days ago (Dec 18 08:33 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 263 km ESE from Chiclayo |
| Dec 12, 2024 13:44 (Lima) |
M 4.1 | 208 km S from Chiclayo |
| Dec 11, 2024 02:35 (Lima) |
M 3.5 | 164 km NE from Chiclayo |
| Dec 9, 2024 07:51 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 122 km NNE from Chiclayo |
| Dec 7, 2024 05:16 (Lima) |
M 4.5 | 173 km S from Chiclayo |
| Dec 1, 2024 17:45 (Lima) |
M 4.3 | 216 km NW from Chiclayo |
| Nov 29, 2024 19:36 (Lima) |
M 5.2 | 272 km SSW from Chiclayo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lambayeque
Lambayeque Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 473 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lambayeque, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lambayeque roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lambayeque in 2021. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lambayeque that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lambayeque in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lambayeque 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 | 449 | 94.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lambayeque
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lambayeque occurred on Jul 30, 2021 12:10 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) north-northwest of Chiclayo, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lambayeque in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 31, 1970 15:23, 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-northwest of Chiclayo. It is the strongest earthquake near Lambayeque 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 Lambayeque, 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 Lambayeque.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2021 12:10 (Lima) |
M 6.2 | 224 km NNW from Chiclayo |
| Jul 28, 2021 19:32 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 175 km S from Chiclayo |
| Oct 5, 2022 03:26 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 229 km NNW from Chiclayo |
| Apr 26, 2015 18:35 (Lima) |
M 5.6 | 173 km S from Chiclayo |
| Feb 24, 2020 23:15 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 147 km S from Chiclayo |
| Feb 13, 2021 00:18 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 295 km N from Chiclayo |
| Apr 1, 2017 20:38 (Lima) |
M 5.3 | 120 km WSW from Chiclayo |
| Jan 15, 2019 15:24 (Lima) |
M 5.2 | 257 km SSE from Chiclayo |
| Nov 29, 2024 19:36 (Lima) |
M 5.2 | 272 km SSW from Chiclayo |
| May 22, 2018 17:12 (Lima) |
M 5.2 | 249 km SSW from Chiclayo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Lambayeque
Earthquakes by city in Lambayeque
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lambayeque, Peru.
Use this regional Lambayeque earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lambayeque, Picsi, Saña, Ferreñafe, Monsefú, Chongoyape, Pimentel and Pátapo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lambayeque.
When was the last earthquake in Lambayeque, Peru?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lambayeque on the evening of March 21, 2025 at 18:45 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north-east of Chiclayo at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lambayeque, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lambayeque, Peru?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lambayeque on the afternoon of May 31, 1970 at 15:23 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-southeast of Chiclayo at a depth of 45km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lambayeque since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lambayeque, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 473 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lambayeque. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
