Latest earthquakes near Piura, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Piura, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Piura? If an earthquake is happening right now near Piura, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:49 Lima) |
M 3.9 | 184 km N from Sullana |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 18:45 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 220 km E from Piura |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 11:26 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 265 km SSE from Piura |
| 8 days ago (Mar 17 11:25 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 74 km SSE from Piura |
| 14 days ago (Mar 11 17:01 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 37 km WSW from Piura |
| 20 days ago (Mar 5 09:31 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 163 km E from Piura |
| 22 days ago (Mar 3 13:11 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 98 km WNW from Piura |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 05:21 Lima) |
M 3.1 | 294 km NNE from Sullana |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 03:05 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 82 km NNE from Sullana |
| 32 days ago (Feb 21 20:06 Lima) |
M 4.4 | 139 km N from Piura |
| 32 days ago (Feb 21 17:52 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 258 km NE from Piura |
| 35 days ago (Feb 18 12:33 Lima) |
M 3.4 | 278 km NE from Sullana |
| 38 days ago (Feb 15 23:49 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 163 km NNW from Piura |
| 40 days ago (Feb 13 19:51 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 187 km NNE from Sullana |
| 41 days ago (Feb 13 07:39 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 137 km NNW from Piura |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 06:32 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 287 km NNE from Piura |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 02:06 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 285 km NNE from Piura |
| 49 days ago (Feb 5 04:09 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 95 km NNW from Sullana |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 02:45 Lima) |
M 4.6 | 187 km NNE from Piura |
| 50 days ago (Feb 3 21:26 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 190 km N from Sullana |
| 55 days ago (Jan 29 15:34 Lima) |
M 4.5 | 185 km ENE from Piura |
| 64 days ago (Jan 21 06:29 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 289 km N from Piura |
| 68 days ago (Jan 16 17:20 Lima) |
M 3.3 | 69 km N from Sullana |
| 70 days ago (Jan 14 14:31 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 277 km NNE from Sullana |
| 72 days ago (Jan 12 21:20 Lima) |
M 5.0 | 339 km NNE from Piura |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Piura
Piura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 529 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Piura, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Piura roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Piura in 2023. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Piura that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Piura in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Piura 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 | 505 | 95.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 4.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Piura
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Piura occurred on Mar 18, 2023 12:12 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) north-northeast of Piura, at a depth of 68 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Piura in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Nov 20, 1960 17:01, 179 kilometers (111 mi) north-northeast of Piura. It is the strongest earthquake near Piura 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 Piura, 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 Piura.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2023 12:12 (Lima) |
M 6.8 | 282 km NNE from Piura |
| Jul 30, 2021 12:10 (Lima) |
M 6.2 | 8 km E from Sullana |
| Oct 5, 2022 03:26 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 11 km ENE from Sullana |
| Feb 4, 2019 12:45 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 293 km NNE from Sullana |
| Jun 5, 2017 06:34 (Lima) |
M 5.6 | 128 km NNE from Piura |
| Nov 17, 2017 23:23 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 268 km NNE from Piura |
| Aug 25, 2020 00:18 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 131 km N from Piura |
| Oct 18, 2020 01:58 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 193 km NW from Piura |
| Aug 21, 2023 00:24 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 234 km NNE from Piura |
| Nov 17, 2017 08:40 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 290 km NNE from Sullana |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Piura
Earthquakes by city in Piura
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Piura, Peru.
Use this regional Piura earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Talara, Chulucanas, Catacaos, Paita, La Unión, Tambo Grande, Marcavelica, Querecotillo, Sechura and La Breita.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Piura.
When was the last earthquake in Piura, Peru?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Piura on the night of March 22, 2025 at 02:49 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 184km north of Sullana at a depth of 4km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Piura, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Piura, Peru?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Piura on the afternoon of November 20, 1960 at 17:01 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south of Piura at a depth of 15km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Piura since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Piura, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 529 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Piura. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
