Latest earthquakes near Barranca, Lima Region today

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List of latest earthquakes near Barranca.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 7, 2024 12:53
(Lima)
M 4.2 215 km NW
from Barranca
Dec 3, 2024 04:16
(Lima)
M 3.6 297 km E
from Barranca
Nov 28, 2024 01:46
(Lima)
M 4.3 120 km NW
from Barranca
Nov 24, 2024 21:51
(Lima)
M 3.6 242 km SSE
from Barranca
Nov 24, 2024 14:56
(Lima)
M 4.2 219 km NW
from Barranca
Nov 24, 2024 04:53
(Lima)
M 4.0 173 km NW
from Barranca
Nov 22, 2024 04:24
(Lima)
M 4.7 251 km ENE
from Barranca
Nov 15, 2024 22:26
(Lima)
M 3.5 138 km SSE
from Barranca
Nov 14, 2024 19:27
(Lima)
M 3.5 226 km SSE
from Barranca
Nov 13, 2024 18:25
(Lima)
M 3.6 267 km NE
from Barranca
Nov 13, 2024 04:52
(Lima)
M 3.5 264 km ENE
from Barranca
Nov 11, 2024 08:01
(Lima)
M 3.5 191 km ESE
from Barranca
Nov 11, 2024 03:26
(Lima)
M 3.6 119 km SSE
from Barranca
Nov 8, 2024 20:17
(Lima)
M 4.2 135 km S
from Barranca
Nov 8, 2024 13:10
(Lima)
M 3.5 224 km SSE
from Barranca
Nov 6, 2024 19:56
(Lima)
M 3.7 222 km SSE
from Barranca
Nov 5, 2024 14:39
(Lima)
M 5.7 367 km SE
from Barranca
Oct 26, 2024 23:10
(Lima)
M 3.5 226 km SSE
from Barranca
Oct 25, 2024 09:22
(Lima)
M 3.5 247 km SSE
from Barranca
Oct 22, 2024 12:23
(Lima)
M 4.0 221 km SSE
from Barranca
Oct 21, 2024 15:19
(Lima)
M 4.0 163 km WNW
from Barranca
Oct 19, 2024 01:50
(Lima)
M 4.5 297 km WNW
from Barranca
Oct 18, 2024 02:09
(Lima)
M 3.6 73 km S
from Barranca
Oct 17, 2024 14:27
(Lima)
M 4.0 76 km W
from Barranca
Oct 15, 2024 10:53
(Lima)
M 4.6 12 km N
from Barranca

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Barranca

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.

Barranca Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
58 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Dec 7, 2024 12:53

Average

A total of 585 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 58 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Barranca roughly every 6 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.

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

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 6 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Barranca (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 559 95.56%
Mag. 5 26 4.44%
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 Barranca

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.9
On Jun 22, 2021 21:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On May 24, 1940 11:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barranca occurred on Jun 22, 2021 21:54 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) south-southeast of Barranca, at a depth of 50 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) south-southeast of Barranca. It is the strongest earthquake near Barranca 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Barranca.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 22, 2021 21:54
(Lima)
M 5.9 246 km SSE
from Barranca
Jan 7, 2022 05:27
(Lima)
M 5.6 180 km SE
from Barranca
Oct 30, 2020 13:24
(Lima)
M 5.5 291 km ENE
from Barranca
Mar 31, 2019 10:27
(Lima)
M 5.5 191 km WNW
from Barranca
Jan 15, 2020 04:45
(Lima)
M 5.4 100 km WNW
from Barranca
Nov 20, 2018 01:38
(Lima)
M 5.4 134 km NW
from Barranca
May 12, 2022 16:55
(Lima)
M 5.4 206 km SSE
from Barranca
Jan 28, 2017 01:42
(Lima)
M 5.3 206 km NW
from Barranca
Apr 1, 2015 11:45
(Lima)
M 5.3 41 km NW
from Barranca
Jan 15, 2019 15:24
(Lima)
M 5.2 246 km NW
from Barranca

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Barranca.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 16, 2020 18:45
(Lima)
M 4.4 7 km SE
from Barranca
Feb 5, 2022 05:04
(Lima)
M 4.3 9 km SSE
from Barranca
Oct 15, 2024 10:53
(Lima)
M 4.6 12 km N
from Barranca
Mar 2, 2022 02:14
(Lima)
M 4.0 25 km ESE
from Barranca
Feb 5, 2021 18:55
(Lima)
M 4.7 31 km SSW
from Barranca
Nov 26, 2020 00:37
(Lima)
M 4.3 32 km S
from Barranca
Jun 6, 2022 11:45
(Lima)
M 4.3 35 km WNW
from Barranca
May 22, 2018 08:08
(Lima)
M 4.9 36 km S
from Barranca
Jul 16, 2022 13:55
(Lima)
M 4.0 39 km SSE
from Barranca
Apr 7, 2021 16:18
(Lima)
M 4.2 40 km W
from Barranca

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Barranca

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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Barranca on the afternoon of December 7, 2024 at 12:53 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 215km northwest of Barranca at a depth of 50km 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, 585 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barranca. This averages to 59 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.