Latest earthquakes near Barranca, Lima Region today
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Recent Barranca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Barranca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Barranca 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).
Barranca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 622 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barranca, Lima Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 62 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Barranca roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barranca in 2022. A total of 74 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barranca that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Barranca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Barranca 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 | 596 | 95.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 4.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Barranca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barranca occurred on Dec 27, 2025 21:51 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) north-west of Barranca, at a depth of 66 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barranca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 63 kilometers (39 mi) north-west of Barranca. It is the strongest earthquake near Barranca 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 Barranca, Lima Region 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 Barranca.
Nearest earthquakes from Barranca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barranca, Lima Region. 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 Barranca.
When was the last earthquake in Barranca, Lima Region?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Barranca on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 23:57 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south-southeast of Barranca at a depth of 57km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barranca, Lima Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barranca, Lima Region?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Barranca on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 63km south-east of Barranca at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barranca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barranca, Lima Region?
In the past 10 years, 622 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barranca. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
