Latest earthquakes near Lima, Lima Region today

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List of latest earthquakes near Lima.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 20, 2025 10:36
(Lima)
M 3.6 72 km SSE
from Lima
May 17, 2025 22:21
(Lima)
M 3.7 68 km SSE
from Lima
May 16, 2025 08:09
(Lima)
M 3.7 58 km SSE
from Lima
May 14, 2025 16:01
(Lima)
M 4.1 81 km WNW
from Lima
May 13, 2025 06:24
(Lima)
M 3.5 33 km ENE
from Lima
May 12, 2025 11:53
(Lima)
M 3.6 37 km WNW
from Lima
May 11, 2025 19:37
(Lima)
M 3.5 85 km SSE
from Lima
May 11, 2025 06:44
(Lima)
M 4.0 102 km SSE
from Lima
May 7, 2025 09:44
(Lima)
M 3.8 27 km W
from Lima
May 7, 2025 08:14
(Lima)
M 3.6 150 km ENE
from Lima
May 3, 2025 18:41
(Lima)
M 3.8 253 km ENE
from Lima
May 3, 2025 03:21
(Lima)
M 4.1 243 km NE
from Lima
May 3, 2025 00:10
(Lima)
M 3.5 277 km ENE
from Lima
May 2, 2025 16:18
(Lima)
M 4.6 129 km NNE
from Lima
Apr 30, 2025 07:34
(Lima)
M 3.6 97 km SE
from Lima
Apr 28, 2025 09:02
(Lima)
M 3.6 275 km ENE
from Lima
Apr 26, 2025 13:56
(Lima)
M 4.0 163 km SSE
from Lima
Apr 26, 2025 10:49
(Lima)
M 3.7 295 km NNE
from Lima
Apr 25, 2025 16:21
(Lima)
M 3.6 47 km S
from Lima
Apr 25, 2025 06:15
(Lima)
M 3.7 253 km NE
from Lima
Apr 23, 2025 12:34
(Lima)
M 3.6 137 km ENE
from Lima
Apr 21, 2025 05:13
(Lima)
M 4.0 278 km SSE
from Lima
Apr 20, 2025 17:03
(Lima)
M 4.2 244 km SSE
from Lima
Apr 20, 2025 17:03
(Lima)
M 4.4 257 km SSE
from Lima
Apr 19, 2025 06:56
(Lima)
M 5.2 306 km NNE
from Lima

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lima

Lima Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
68 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
May 20, 2025 10:36

Average

A total of 680 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 68 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 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Lima (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 636 93.53%
Mag. 5 44 6.47%
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

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 Lima occurred on Jun 22, 2021 21:54 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 81 kilometers (50 mi) south-southeast of Lima, at a depth of 50 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Lima.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
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
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
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
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.

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
Jan 29, 2024 17:04
(Lima)
M 4.2 27 km NE
from Lima
Jan 4, 2024 12:42
(Lima)
M 4.0 31 km WSW
from Lima
Nov 12, 2019 16:47
(Lima)
M 4.0 32 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lima on the morning of May 20, 2025 at 10:36 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 72km south-southeast of Lima at a depth of 39km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 680 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.