Latest earthquakes near Lima, Lima Region today

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List of latest earthquakes near Lima.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 29, 2023 01:37
(Lima)
M 4.8 105 km NNE
from Lima
Nov 28, 2023 00:08
(Lima)
M 4.3 64 km W
from Lima
Nov 24, 2023 01:24
(Lima)
M 3.5 31 km SSW
from Lima
Nov 18, 2023 17:39
(Lima)
M 3.7 229 km SSE
from Lima
Nov 7, 2023 13:53
(Lima)
M 3.5 276 km ENE
from Lima
Nov 7, 2023 09:14
(Lima)
M 3.5 295 km NNE
from Lima
Nov 3, 2023 10:05
(Lima)
M 4.0 260 km SSE
from Lima
Nov 1, 2023 07:49
(Lima)
M 3.7 40 km S
from Lima
Nov 1, 2023 01:47
(Lima)
M 4.3 231 km WNW
from Lima
Oct 27, 2023 18:04
(Lima)
M 3.9 192 km NW
from Lima
Oct 24, 2023 17:17
(Lima)
M 4.7 131 km SSE
from Lima
Oct 24, 2023 03:48
(Lima)
M 3.7 252 km NE
from Lima
Oct 18, 2023 16:15
(Lima)
M 4.3 168 km NE
from Lima
Oct 17, 2023 01:53
(Lima)
M 3.8 195 km NW
from Lima
Oct 16, 2023 03:48
(Lima)
M 4.0 275 km E
from Lima
Oct 15, 2023 23:42
(Lima)
M 4.0 206 km E
from Lima
Oct 13, 2023 16:07
(Lima)
M 3.7 82 km S
from Lima
Oct 4, 2023 06:03
(Lima)
M 4.6 129 km E
from Lima
Oct 3, 2023 02:40
(Lima)
M 4.2 210 km ESE
from Lima
Oct 2, 2023 11:24
(Lima)
M 4.0 251 km SSE
from Lima
Oct 1, 2023 22:33
(Lima)
M 3.5 57 km SE
from Lima
Sep 23, 2023 04:26
(Lima)
M 3.5 76 km E
from Lima
Sep 21, 2023 20:03
(Lima)
M 4.3 123 km SE
from Lima
Sep 9, 2023 23:44
(Lima)
M 3.9 149 km SE
from Lima
Sep 7, 2023 01:53
(Lima)
M 3.7 71 km SSE
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.

Lima Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
61 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Nov 29, 2023 01:37

Average

A total of 613 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 61 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.

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

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 7 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Lima (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 569 92.82%
Mag. 5 43 7.01%
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 Lima

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Mar 15, 2014 03:59.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On May 24, 1940 11:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lima occurred on Mar 15, 2014 03:59 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Lima, at a depth of 20 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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Lima.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 15, 2014 03:59
(Lima)
M 6.1 240 km SSE
from Lima
Jun 22, 2021 21:54
(Lima)
M 5.9 81 km SSE
from Lima
Oct 28, 2022 15:22
(Lima)
M 5.9 291 km SSE
from Lima
Feb 18, 2014 18:35
(Lima)
M 5.9 282 km SE
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
Jan 7, 2022 05:27
(Lima)
M 5.6 53 km ENE
from Lima
Feb 14, 2019 09:33
(Lima)
M 5.5 296 km E
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

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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Lima.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 9, 2020 18:17
(Lima)
M 4.5 11 km E
from Lima
Dec 12, 2020 02:20
(Lima)
M 4.1 17 km NNW
from Lima
Oct 24, 2020 23:52
(Lima)
M 4.0 17 km SE
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
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
Apr 24, 2020 20:58
(Lima)
M 4.1 35 km NW
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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima on the night of November 29, 2023 at 01:37 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 105km north-northeast of Lima at a depth of 95km 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, 613 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lima. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.