Latest earthquakes near Lima Region, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lima Region, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lima Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lima Region (also known as Departamento de Lima), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 hours ago (Mar 26 05:06 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 231 km ENE from Lima |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 22:59 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 72 km E from Lima |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 11:55 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 270 km NNE from Lima |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 00:14 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 3 km WNW from Santiago de Surco |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 09:04 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 72 km WNW from Lima |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:02 Lima) |
M 3.9 | 36 km NW from Lima |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 02:35 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 32 km SW from Lima |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 07:15 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 295 km N from Barranca |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 11:49 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 217 km ESE from Lima |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 22:05 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 221 km E from Lima |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 18:55 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 295 km NNE from Lima |
| 18 days ago (Mar 7 22:47 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 98 km SSE from Santiago de Surco |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 08:22 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 297 km NNE from Lima |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 13:20 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 254 km S from Lima |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 12:20 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 49 km S from Lima |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 10:18 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 53 km SSW from Lima |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 07:30 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 47 km S from Lima |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 08:58 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 72 km SSE from Lima |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 07:36 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 71 km SSE from Lima |
| 27 days ago (Feb 26 20:30 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 280 km S from Lima |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 05:25 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 287 km ENE from Lima |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 12:00 Lima) |
M 5.0 | 253 km ENE from Lima |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 04:08 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 135 km N from Lima |
| 56 days ago (Jan 28 23:11 Lima) |
M 4.8 | 254 km ENE from Lima |
| 57 days ago (Jan 28 00:09 Lima) |
M 4.9 | 271 km SSE from Lima |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lima Region
Lima Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 911 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lima Region, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 91 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lima Region roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lima Region in 2022. A total of 145 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lima Region that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lima Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lima Region 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 | 861 | 94.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 5.49% |
| 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 Lima Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lima Region occurred on Oct 28, 2022 15:22 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Lima, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lima Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 102 kilometers (63 mi) south-southeast of Lima. It is the strongest earthquake near Lima Region 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 Lima Region, 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 Lima Region.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2022 15:22 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 291 km SSE from Lima |
| Jun 22, 2021 21:54 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 81 km SSE from Lima |
| Oct 28, 2022 19:09 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 288 km SSE from Lima |
| Nov 29, 2017 01:29 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 279 km SSE from Lima |
| Dec 10, 2023 06:52 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 261 km SSE from Lima |
| Nov 5, 2024 14:39 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 218 km ESE from Lima |
| Jan 7, 2022 05:27 (Lima) |
M 5.6 | 53 km ENE from Lima |
| May 26, 2022 20:07 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 291 km SSE from Lima |
| Mar 31, 2019 10:27 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 191 km WNW from Barranca |
| May 12, 2021 10:56 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 277 km SSE from Lima |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Lima Region
Earthquakes by city in Lima Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lima Region, Peru.
Use this regional Lima Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chosica, Breña, San Isidro, Jesus Maria, Huaral, Huacho, Nuevo Imperial, Imperial, Paramonga, Chancay, Hualmay, San Vicente de Cañete, Huaura and Mala.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lima Region.
When was the last earthquake in Lima Region, Peru?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima Region on the night of March 26, 2025 at 05:06 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 231km east-northeast of Lima at a depth of 127km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lima Region, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lima Region, Peru?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima Region on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 102km north-northwest of Lima at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lima Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lima Region, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 911 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lima Region. This averages to 91 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
