Latest earthquakes near Cerro de Pasco, Pasco today
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Cerro de Pasco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 760 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cerro de Pasco, Pasco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cerro de Pasco roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cerro de Pasco in 2016. A total of 97 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cerro de Pasco that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cerro de Pasco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cerro de 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 | 720 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 5.26% |
| 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 Cerro de Pasco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cerro de 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 Cerro de 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 Cerro de Pasco 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 Cerro de Pasco, Pasco 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 Cerro de Pasco.
Nearest earthquakes from Cerro de Pasco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cerro de Pasco, Pasco. 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 Cerro de Pasco.
When was the last earthquake in Cerro de Pasco, Pasco?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cerro de Pasco on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 17:36 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 203km west-southwest of Cerro de Pasco at a depth of 48km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cerro de Pasco, Pasco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cerro de Pasco, Pasco?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cerro de 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 Cerro de Pasco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cerro de Pasco, Pasco?
In the past 10 years, 760 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cerro de Pasco. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
