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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 hours ago (Apr 25 21:40 Lima) |
M 4.2 | 157 km E from Piura |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 05:24 Lima) |
M 4.5 | 120 km WNW from Piura |
| 4 days ago (Apr 22 05:44 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 135 km NNW from Piura |
| 7 days ago (Apr 19 01:13 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 266 km SSE from Piura |
| 9 days ago (Apr 16 11:19 Lima) |
M 3.4 | 281 km NNE from Sullana |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 18:29 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 251 km N from Piura |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 18:19 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 262 km NNW from Piura |
| 13 days ago (Apr 13 07:52 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 15 km WSW from Sullana |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 12:09 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 174 km N from Piura |
| 19 days ago (Apr 7 07:17 Lima) |
M 4.3 | 43 km W from Piura |
| 23 days ago (Apr 3 00:16 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 39 km SW from Piura |
| 23 days ago (Apr 2 12:59 Lima) |
M 3.9 | 147 km N from Piura |
| 24 days ago (Apr 2 00:55 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 175 km NNE from Sullana |
| 25 days ago (Apr 1 03:45 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 43 km SSW from Piura |
| 25 days ago (Mar 31 17:09 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 279 km N from Piura |
| 29 days ago (Mar 27 20:13 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 225 km ESE from Piura |
| 35 days ago (Mar 22 02:49 Lima) |
M 3.9 | 184 km N from Sullana |
| 35 days ago (Mar 21 18:45 Lima) |
M 3.8 | 220 km E from Piura |
| 35 days ago (Mar 21 11:26 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 265 km SSE from Piura |
| 39 days ago (Mar 17 11:25 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 74 km SSE from Piura |
| 45 days ago (Mar 11 17:01 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 37 km WSW from Piura |
| 52 days ago (Mar 5 09:31 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 163 km E from Piura |
| 53 days ago (Mar 3 13:11 Lima) |
M 3.5 | 98 km WNW from Piura |
| 58 days ago (Feb 27 05:21 Lima) |
M 3.1 | 294 km NNE from Sullana |
| 58 days ago (Feb 27 03:05 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 82 km NNE from Sullana |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Piura
Piura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 533 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 53 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 | 509 | 95.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 4.13% |
| 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 |
| Feb 4, 2019 12:45 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 293 km NNE from Sullana |
| Oct 5, 2022 03:26 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 11 km ENE from Sullana |
| Jun 5, 2017 06:34 (Lima) |
M 5.6 | 128 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 |
| Nov 17, 2017 23:23 (Lima) |
M 5.5 | 268 km NNE from Piura |
| Nov 17, 2017 08:40 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 290 km NNE from Sullana |
| Aug 21, 2023 00:24 (Lima) |
M 5.4 | 234 km NNE from Piura |
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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Piura on the evening of April 25, 2025 at 21:40 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 157km east of Piura at a depth of 112km 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, 533 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.
