Latest earthquakes near Piura, Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Piura.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 26, 2023 01:47
(Lima)
M 3.7 196 km N
from Sullana
Nov 19, 2023 12:18
(Lima)
M 4.0 287 km NNE
from Sullana
Nov 19, 2023 10:10
(Lima)
M 4.2 190 km NE
from Sullana
Nov 16, 2023 14:02
(Lima)
M 4.2 93 km N
from Sullana
Nov 15, 2023 19:49
(Lima)
M 3.6 233 km ESE
from Piura
Nov 15, 2023 13:36
(Lima)
M 4.0 193 km N
from Sullana
Nov 15, 2023 07:20
(Lima)
M 4.4 300 km NNE
from Sullana
Nov 12, 2023 03:26
(Lima)
M 4.7 297 km N
from Piura
Nov 11, 2023 23:55
(Lima)
M 4.0 90 km S
from Piura
Nov 9, 2023 14:12
(Lima)
M 4.1 64 km NE
from Piura
Nov 7, 2023 16:51
(Lima)
M 3.6 276 km ESE
from Piura
Oct 28, 2023 05:59
(Lima)
M 4.0 135 km NNW
from Piura
Oct 27, 2023 01:39
(Lima)
M 4.0 102 km S
from Piura
Oct 26, 2023 20:58
(Lima)
M 4.2 96 km SSW
from Piura
Oct 25, 2023 08:03
(Lima)
M 4.0 274 km ENE
from Piura
Oct 19, 2023 00:46
(Lima)
M 4.0 138 km N
from Piura
Oct 16, 2023 23:15
(Lima)
M 4.0 267 km SSE
from Piura
Oct 13, 2023 20:46
(Lima)
M 4.1 196 km E
from Piura
Oct 12, 2023 23:00
(Lima)
M 4.5 284 km NE
from Sullana
Oct 6, 2023 01:05
(Lima)
M 3.6 86 km SW
from Piura
Oct 2, 2023 22:59
(Lima)
M 4.1 275 km ESE
from Piura
Oct 1, 2023 03:59
(Lima)
M 4.1 99 km N
from Sullana
Sep 18, 2023 17:33
(Lima)
M 4.2 25 km W
from Sullana
Sep 18, 2023 15:32
(Lima)
M 4.1 138 km SW
from Piura
Sep 14, 2023 04:01
(Lima)
M 4.3 284 km NNE
from Sullana

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Piura

Recent Piura Earthquake News

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Piura Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
49 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
Nov 26, 2023 01:47

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.

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. 4 462 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

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 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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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
Mar 15, 2014 18:51
(Lima)
M 6.3 56 km SW
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

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.