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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 09:02 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 197 km ESE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 3 days ago (Apr 26 13:56 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 292 km S from Cerro de Pasco |
| 3 days ago (Apr 26 10:49 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 121 km NE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 4 days ago (Apr 25 16:21 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 214 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 4 days ago (Apr 25 06:15 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 82 km NE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 6 days ago (Apr 23 12:34 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 127 km SSE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 8 days ago (Apr 21 19:35 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 146 km NNE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 10 days ago (Apr 19 06:56 Lima) |
M 5.2 | 136 km N from Cerro de Pasco |
| 11 days ago (Apr 18 06:19 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 282 km N from Cerro de Pasco |
| 13 days ago (Apr 17 05:10 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 206 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 14 days ago (Apr 15 11:20 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 99 km NNE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 16 days ago (Apr 13 18:51 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 202 km NW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 17 days ago (Apr 13 03:03 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 222 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 17 days ago (Apr 12 22:47 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 240 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 17 days ago (Apr 12 20:58 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 257 km NE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 18 days ago (Apr 12 01:28 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 142 km NNE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 19 days ago (Apr 10 14:20 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 99 km E from Cerro de Pasco |
| 20 days ago (Apr 10 02:38 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 243 km SSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 20 days ago (Apr 9 11:37 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 47 km WSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 20 days ago (Apr 9 11:18 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 235 km ESE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 22 days ago (Apr 7 20:34 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 185 km NNE from Cerro de Pasco |
| 22 days ago (Apr 7 10:24 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 176 km S from Cerro de Pasco |
| 26 days ago (Apr 3 23:45 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 216 km WSW from Cerro de Pasco |
| 29 days ago (Mar 31 11:28 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 91 km E from Cerro de Pasco |
| 30 days ago (Mar 30 23:50 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 247 km ESE from Cerro de Pasco |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Pasco
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.
Apr 19, 2025 06:56AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Tingo María in Peru.
Pasco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 798 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 | 760 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 4.76% |
| 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 |
| Jan 15, 2020 04:45 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 258 km W from Cerro de Pasco |
| Nov 20, 2018 01:38 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 270 km WNW 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pasco on the morning of April 28, 2025 at 09:02 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 197km east-southeast of Cerro de Pasco at a depth of 13km 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, 798 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pasco. This averages to 80 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
