Latest earthquakes near Madre de Dios, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Madre de Dios, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Madre de Dios? If an earthquake is happening right now near Madre de Dios, it will show up within minutes.
Madre de Dios Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Madre de Dios, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Madre de Dios in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Madre de Dios 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 | 44 | 84.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Madre de Dios
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Madre de Dios occurred on Nov 24, 2015 17:45 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-west of Tambopata, at a depth of 606 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Madre de Dios in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 8, 1994 19:33, 234 kilometers (145 mi) north-west of Tambopata. It is the strongest earthquake near Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios, 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 Madre de Dios.
Earthquakes by city in Madre de Dios
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Madre de Dios, Peru.
Use this regional Madre de Dios earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Puerto Maldonado.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Madre de Dios.
When was the last earthquake in Madre de Dios, Peru?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Madre de Dios on the night of August 13, 2024 at 01:36 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 280km west-southwest of Tambopata at a depth of 55km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Madre de Dios, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Madre de Dios, Peru?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Madre de Dios on the evening of June 8, 1994 at 19:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 234km east-southeast of Tambopata at a depth of 631km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Madre de Dios since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Madre de Dios, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Madre de Dios. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 70 days.
