Latest earthquakes near Santiago de Surco, Lima Region today
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Recent Santiago de Surco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santiago de Surco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santiago de Surco and elsewhere.
Nov 5, 2024 02:39PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Huancavelica in Peru.
Santiago de Surco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 662 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago de Surco, Lima Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 66 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago de Surco roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago de Surco in 2022. A total of 114 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago de Surco 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 Santiago de Surco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Santiago de Surco 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 | 620 | 93.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 6.34% |
| 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 Santiago de Surco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago de Surco occurred on Oct 28, 2022 15:22 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-southeast of Santiago de Surco, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santiago de Surco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 112 kilometers (70 mi) south-southeast of Santiago de Surco. It is the strongest earthquake near Santiago de Surco 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 Santiago de Surco, 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 Santiago de Surco.
Nearest earthquakes from Santiago de Surco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santiago de Surco, 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 Santiago de Surco.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago de Surco, Lima Region?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de Surco on the evening of November 6, 2024 at 19:56 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 47km south-east of Santiago de Surco at a depth of 58km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santiago de Surco, Lima Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago de Surco, Lima Region?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de Surco on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 112km north-northwest of Santiago de Surco at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santiago de Surco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago de Surco, Lima Region?
In the past 10 years, 662 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago de Surco. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
