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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 22:59 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 144 km S from Cerro de Pasco |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 11:55 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 97 km NE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 00:14 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 183 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 5 days ago (Mar 20 09:04 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 192 km SW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:02 Lima) |
M 3.9 | 165 km SW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 05:50 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 229 km NNE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 03:18 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 287 km NNE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 02:35 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 205 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 14 days ago (Mar 11 09:36 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 274 km NE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 16 days ago (Mar 9 11:49 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 279 km SSE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 22:05 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 199 km SE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 18:55 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 121 km NE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 18 days ago (Mar 7 22:47 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 259 km S from Cerro de Pasco |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 08:22 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 126 km N from Cerro de Pasco |
| 22 days ago (Mar 3 12:20 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 219 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 22 days ago (Mar 3 10:18 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 227 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 07:30 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 217 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 23 days ago (Mar 2 08:58 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 227 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 07:36 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 233 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 05:25 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 192 km ESE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 35 days ago (Feb 18 12:00 Lima) |
M 5.0 | 174 km ESE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 04:08 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 74 km WSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 49 days ago (Feb 4 09:01 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 234 km NE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 56 days ago (Jan 28 23:11 Lima) |
M 4.8 | 173 km ESE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 89 days ago (Dec 27 01:39 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 124 km SSE from Cerro de Pasco |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Pasco
Pasco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 791 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 79 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 | 753 | 95.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 4.8% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2021 21:54 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 232 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| Aug 13, 2017 11:51 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 185 km E from Cerro de Pasco |
| Nov 5, 2024 14:39 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 273 km SSE from Cerro de Pasco |
| Jan 7, 2022 05:27 (Lima) |
M 5.6 | 138 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| Feb 14, 2019 09:33 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 270 km SE from Cerro de Pasco |
| Oct 30, 2020 13:24 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 131 km ENE from Cerro de Pasco |
| May 12, 2022 16:55 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 202 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| Nov 20, 2018 01:38 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 270 km WNW from Cerro de Pasco |
| Jan 15, 2020 04:45 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 258 km W from Cerro de Pasco |
| Oct 30, 2017 12:12 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 171 km E from Cerro de Pasco |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pasco on the evening of March 23, 2025 at 22:59 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 144km south of Cerro de Pasco at a depth of 101km under land. 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, 791 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pasco. This averages to 79 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
