Latest earthquakes near Piura 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.
Jan 8, 2026 12:17AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit 189km from La Peca in Peru on Thursday Night.
Piura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 548 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Piura in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 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 2025. A total of 68 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Piura that year. The strongest had a 5.5 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 | 521 | 95.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 4.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 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 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Piura 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Piura
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Piura. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Piura.
When was the last earthquake in Piura?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Piura on the evening of January 12, 2026 at 22:02 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 47km north-northwest of Piura at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Piura in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Piura?
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?
In the past 10 years, 548 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Piura. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
