Latest earthquakes near Pasco, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pasco, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pasco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pasco, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pasco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pasco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pasco and elsewhere.
Dec 27, 2025 09:51PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Chimbote (Peru).
Pasco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 836 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pasco, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pasco roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pasco in 2024. A total of 113 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pasco 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 Pasco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pasco 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 | 800 | 95.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 4.31% |
| 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 Pasco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pasco occurred on Jun 22, 2021 21:54 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) south-southwest of Cerro de Pasco, at a depth of 50 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pasco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 24, 1940 11:33, 143 kilometers (89 mi) south-southwest of Cerro de Pasco. It is the strongest earthquake near Pasco 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 Pasco, 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 Pasco.
Earthquakes by city in Pasco
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Pasco, Peru.
Use this regional Pasco earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chaupimarca and Yanacancha.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pasco.
When was the last earthquake in Pasco, Peru?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pasco on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 23:57 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 201km south-southwest of Cerro de Pasco at a depth of 57km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pasco, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pasco, Peru?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pasco on the morning of May 24, 1940 at 11:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 143km west-southwest of Cerro de Pasco at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pasco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pasco, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 836 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pasco. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
