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.
Recent Piura Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Piura. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Piura and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2023 03:26AM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean near Guayaquil (Ecuador) on Sunday Night.
Aug 21, 2023 12:24AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Night near Machala in Ecuador.
Aug 4, 2023 03:17PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean near Tumbes (Peru) on Friday Afternoon.
Jun 17, 2023 11:17AM
On Saturday Morning a Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Talara (Peru).
May 1, 2023 12:18AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean 133km from Piura (Peru).
Apr 25, 2023 12:36AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night in the South Pacific Ocean near Guayaquil (Ecuador).
Piura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 492 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 49 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 2021. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Piura that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 | 462 | 93.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.61% |
| 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 123 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Piura.
When was the last earthquake in Piura, Peru?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Piura on the night of November 26, 2023 at 01:47 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 196km north of Sullana at a depth of 53km 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, 492 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Piura. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
