Latest earthquakes near Moquegua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Moquegua, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Moquegua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Moquegua, it will show up within minutes.
Moquegua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1467 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Moquegua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 146 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Moquegua roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Moquegua in 2021. A total of 188 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Moquegua that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Moquegua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Moquegua 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 | 1379 | 94.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 79 | 5.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Moquegua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Moquegua occurred on May 26, 2022 07:02 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-northeast of Moquegua, at a depth of 236 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Moquegua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Apr 1, 2014 18:46, 269 kilometers (167 mi) north-northeast of Moquegua. It is the strongest earthquake near Moquegua in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Moquegua 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 Moquegua.
Nearest earthquakes from Moquegua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Moquegua. 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 Moquegua.
When was the last earthquake in Moquegua?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Moquegua on the afternoon of August 17, 2026 at 12:11 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Moquegua at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Moquegua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Moquegua?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Moquegua on the evening of April 1, 2014 at 18:46 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south of Moquegua at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Moquegua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Moquegua?
In the past 10 years, 1467 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Moquegua. This averages to 147 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
