Latest earthquakes near Piura, Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Piura.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 25, 2025 21:40
(Lima)
M 4.2 157 km E
from Piura
Apr 23, 2025 05:24
(Lima)
M 4.5 120 km WNW
from Piura
Apr 22, 2025 05:44
(Lima)
M 3.6 135 km NNW
from Piura
Apr 19, 2025 01:13
(Lima)
M 3.7 266 km SSE
from Piura
Apr 16, 2025 11:19
(Lima)
M 3.4 281 km NNE
from Sullana
Apr 14, 2025 18:29
(Lima)
M 3.5 251 km N
from Piura
Apr 14, 2025 18:19
(Lima)
M 3.6 262 km NNW
from Piura
Apr 13, 2025 07:52
(Lima)
M 3.5 15 km WSW
from Sullana
Apr 12, 2025 12:09
(Lima)
M 4.0 174 km N
from Piura
Apr 7, 2025 07:17
(Lima)
M 4.3 43 km W
from Piura
Apr 3, 2025 00:16
(Lima)
M 3.6 39 km SW
from Piura
Apr 2, 2025 12:59
(Lima)
M 3.9 147 km N
from Piura
Apr 2, 2025 00:55
(Lima)
M 3.7 175 km NNE
from Sullana
Apr 1, 2025 03:45
(Lima)
M 3.5 43 km SSW
from Piura
Mar 31, 2025 17:09
(Lima)
M 3.6 279 km N
from Piura
Mar 27, 2025 20:13
(Lima)
M 3.5 225 km ESE
from Piura
Mar 22, 2025 02:49
(Lima)
M 3.9 184 km N
from Sullana
Mar 21, 2025 18:45
(Lima)
M 3.8 220 km E
from Piura
Mar 21, 2025 11:26
(Lima)
M 4.1 265 km SSE
from Piura
Mar 17, 2025 11:25
(Lima)
M 3.6 74 km SSE
from Piura
Mar 11, 2025 17:01
(Lima)
M 3.5 37 km WSW
from Piura
Mar 5, 2025 09:31
(Lima)
M 3.5 163 km E
from Piura
Mar 3, 2025 13:11
(Lima)
M 3.5 98 km WNW
from Piura
Feb 27, 2025 05:21
(Lima)
M 3.1 294 km NNE
from Sullana
Feb 27, 2025 03:05
(Lima)
M 3.7 82 km NNE
from Sullana

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Piura

Piura Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
53 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Apr 25, 2025 21:40

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Piura with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Piura (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.8
On Mar 18, 2023 12:12.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Nov 20, 1960 17:01.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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.