Latest earthquakes near Chiclayo, Lambayeque today
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Recent Chiclayo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chiclayo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chiclayo and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 10:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru).
Chiclayo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 520 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiclayo, Lambayeque in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chiclayo roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chiclayo in 2021. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiclayo 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 Chiclayo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chiclayo 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 | 491 | 94.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chiclayo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chiclayo occurred on Dec 27, 2025 21:51 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 261 kilometers (162 mi) south of Chiclayo, at a depth of 58 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiclayo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 31, 1970 15:23, 294 kilometers (183 mi) south of Chiclayo. It is the strongest earthquake near Chiclayo 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 Chiclayo, Lambayeque 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 Chiclayo.
Nearest earthquakes from Chiclayo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chiclayo, Lambayeque. 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 Chiclayo.
When was the last earthquake in Chiclayo, Lambayeque?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiclayo on the morning of May 5, 2026 at 10:58 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 370km north of Chiclayo at a depth of 51km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chiclayo, Lambayeque in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chiclayo, Lambayeque?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiclayo 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 Chiclayo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chiclayo, Lambayeque?
In the past 10 years, 520 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiclayo. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
