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.
Piura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 518 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 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Piura roughly every 7 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 | 492 | 94.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 4.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 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 124 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Piura on the night of November 21, 2024 at 01:48 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north-northeast of Piura at a depth of 3km under land. 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, 518 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Piura. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
