Latest earthquakes near Lima, Lima Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lima, Lima Region, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lima, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Apr 30 07:34 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 97 km SE from Lima |
| 2 days ago (Apr 28 09:02 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 275 km ENE from Lima |
| 4 days ago (Apr 26 13:56 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 163 km SSE from Lima |
| 4 days ago (Apr 26 10:49 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 295 km NNE from Lima |
| 5 days ago (Apr 25 16:21 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 47 km S from Lima |
| 5 days ago (Apr 25 06:15 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 253 km NE from Lima |
| 7 days ago (Apr 23 12:34 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 137 km ENE from Lima |
| 9 days ago (Apr 21 05:13 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 278 km SSE from Lima |
| 10 days ago (Apr 20 17:03 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 244 km SSE from Lima |
| 11 days ago (Apr 19 06:56 Lima) |
M 5.2 | 305 km NNE from Lima |
| 13 days ago (Apr 17 05:10 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 45 km SSE from Lima |
| 15 days ago (Apr 15 11:20 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 274 km NNE from Lima |
| 16 days ago (Apr 13 18:51 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 296 km NNW from Lima |
| 17 days ago (Apr 13 03:03 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 68 km SSE from Lima |
| 17 days ago (Apr 12 22:47 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 80 km SSE from Lima |
| 20 days ago (Apr 10 14:20 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 243 km NE from Lima |
| 20 days ago (Apr 10 12:13 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 298 km SE from Lima |
| 20 days ago (Apr 10 02:38 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 73 km S from Lima |
| 21 days ago (Apr 9 11:37 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 138 km NNE from Lima |
| 21 days ago (Apr 9 11:18 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 292 km E from Lima |
| 23 days ago (Apr 7 10:24 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 81 km ESE from Lima |
| 25 days ago (Apr 4 18:59 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 287 km SSE from Lima |
| 26 days ago (Apr 3 23:45 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 159 km NW from Lima |
| 30 days ago (Mar 31 11:28 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 241 km NE from Lima |
| 31 days ago (Mar 30 03:04 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 47 km S from Lima |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lima
Recent Lima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lima and elsewhere.
Apr 19, 2025 06:56AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Tingo María in Peru.
Lima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 679 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lima, Lima Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 67 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lima roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lima in 2022. A total of 104 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lima 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lima 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 | 635 | 93.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 6.48% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lima 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 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 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, 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 Lima.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5, 2024 14:39 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 218 km ESE from Lima |
| Dec 10, 2023 06:52 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 261 km SSE from Lima |
| Nov 29, 2017 01:29 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 279 km SSE 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 |
| Oct 30, 2020 13:24 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 291 km NE from Lima |
| May 12, 2021 10:56 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 277 km SSE from Lima |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Lima
Nearest earthquakes from Lima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lima, Lima Region. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2020 18:17 (Lima) |
M 4.5 | 11 km E from Lima |
| Oct 24, 2020 23:52 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 17 km SE from Lima |
| Dec 12, 2020 02:20 (Lima) |
M 4.1 | 17 km NNW from Lima |
| Apr 1, 2020 08:58 (Lima) |
M 4.5 | 20 km NNW from Lima |
| Oct 27, 2016 22:47 (Lima) |
M 4.8 | 25 km NNW from Lima |
| Jan 29, 2024 17:04 (Lima) |
M 4.2 | 27 km NE from Lima |
| Jun 19, 2019 23:43 (Lima) |
M 4.3 | 28 km NNE from Lima |
| Nov 6, 2016 17:40 (Lima) |
M 4.2 | 27 km WSW from Lima |
| Nov 12, 2019 16:47 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 32 km NW from Lima |
| Apr 21, 2021 11:11 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 31 km SSE from Lima |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Lima
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lima.
When was the last earthquake in Lima, Lima Region?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima on the morning of April 30, 2025 at 07:34 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 97km south-east of Lima at a depth of 86km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lima, Lima Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lima, Lima Region?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lima, Lima Region?
In the past 10 years, 679 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lima. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
