Latest earthquakes near Lambayeque, Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Lambayeque.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 6, 2024 17:16
(Lima)
M 4.1 250 km S
from Chiclayo
Nov 3, 2024 01:07
(Lima)
M 3.6 161 km NE
from Chiclayo
Nov 2, 2024 10:00
(Lima)
M 3.6 175 km NNW
from Chiclayo
Nov 1, 2024 23:53
(Lima)
M 4.0 241 km NNW
from Chiclayo
Sep 12, 2024 18:27
(Lima)
M 4.5 264 km ESE
from Chiclayo
Sep 5, 2024 09:58
(Lima)
M 3.9 288 km N
from Chiclayo
Aug 28, 2024 11:43
(Lima)
M 4.0 262 km NNW
from Chiclayo
Aug 6, 2024 08:15
(Lima)
M 4.8 214 km S
from Chiclayo
Jul 21, 2024 18:56
(Lima)
M 4.4 249 km NNE
from Chiclayo
Jul 19, 2024 01:08
(Lima)
M 3.8 268 km N
from Chiclayo
Jul 13, 2024 00:08
(Lima)
M 4.4 293 km SSE
from Chiclayo
Jul 12, 2024 12:23
(Lima)
M 4.0 162 km S
from Chiclayo
Jul 10, 2024 15:59
(Lima)
M 4.1 202 km WNW
from Chiclayo
Jul 10, 2024 13:46
(Lima)
M 4.0 281 km ENE
from Chiclayo
Jun 18, 2024 04:16
(Lima)
M 3.9 121 km WNW
from Chiclayo
Jun 11, 2024 02:34
(Lima)
M 4.4 276 km S
from Chiclayo
Jun 8, 2024 07:06
(Lima)
M 4.3 186 km S
from Chiclayo
Jun 2, 2024 15:29
(Lima)
M 4.0 263 km SSE
from Chiclayo
May 22, 2024 19:49
(Lima)
M 4.0 68 km SSW
from Chiclayo
May 20, 2024 21:43
(Lima)
M 5.1 341 km N
from Chiclayo
May 12, 2024 09:54
(Lima)
M 4.1 277 km SSE
from Chiclayo
Apr 28, 2024 14:55
(Lima)
M 4.0 292 km SSE
from Chiclayo
Apr 21, 2024 09:18
(Lima)
M 4.1 219 km NW
from Chiclayo
Apr 14, 2024 09:05
(Lima)
M 4.2 62 km NW
from Chiclayo
Apr 11, 2024 08:59
(Lima)
M 4.0 290 km SE
from Chiclayo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lambayeque

Lambayeque Earthquake Statistics

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

Average

A total of 461 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 46 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Lambayeque (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 438 95.01%
Mag. 5 22 4.77%
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 Lambayeque

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.2
On Jul 30, 2021 12:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On May 31, 1970 15:23.

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 124 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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Lambayeque.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 30, 2021 12:10
(Lima)
M 6.2 224 km NNW
from Chiclayo
Oct 5, 2022 03:26
(Lima)
M 5.8 229 km NNW
from Chiclayo
Jul 28, 2021 19:32
(Lima)
M 5.8 175 km S
from Chiclayo
Apr 26, 2015 18:35
(Lima)
M 5.6 173 km S
from Chiclayo
Feb 13, 2021 00:18
(Lima)
M 5.3 295 km N
from Chiclayo
Feb 24, 2020 23:15
(Lima)
M 5.3 147 km S
from Chiclayo
Apr 1, 2017 20:38
(Lima)
M 5.3 120 km WSW
from Chiclayo
Feb 3, 2024 18:30
(Lima)
M 5.2 145 km S
from Chiclayo
May 22, 2018 17:12
(Lima)
M 5.2 249 km SSW
from Chiclayo
Jan 15, 2019 15:24
(Lima)
M 5.2 257 km SSE
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lambayeque on the afternoon of November 6, 2024 at 17:16 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south of Chiclayo at a depth of 18km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 461 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lambayeque. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.