Latest earthquakes near Loreto, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Loreto, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Loreto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Loreto, it will show up within minutes.
Loreto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Loreto, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Loreto in 2017. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Loreto 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 Loreto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Loreto 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 | 35 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 12.5% |
| 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 Loreto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Loreto occurred on Apr 18, 2017 12:49 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) west-northwest of Iquitos, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Loreto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1970 12:08, 252 kilometers (157 mi) west-northwest of Iquitos. It is the strongest earthquake near Loreto 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 Loreto, Peru 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 Loreto.
Earthquakes by city in Loreto
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Loreto, Peru.
Use this regional Loreto earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Juan, Belen and Yurimaguas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Loreto.
When was the last earthquake in Loreto, Peru?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Loreto on the afternoon of January 20, 2024 at 16:31 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 441km south-southeast of Iquitos at a depth of 607km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Loreto, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Loreto, Peru?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Loreto on the afternoon of July 31, 1970 at 12:08 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north-northeast of Iquitos at a depth of 645km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Loreto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Loreto, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Loreto. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
