Latest earthquakes near San Martin, Piura today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Martin, Piura, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Martin? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Martin, it will show up within minutes.
San Martin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 493 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Martin, Piura 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 San Martin roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Martin in 2023. A total of 68 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Martin 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 San Martin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Martin 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 | 468 | 94.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Martin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Martin 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 San Martin, at a depth of 68 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Martin 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 San Martin. It is the strongest earthquake near San Martin in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near San Martin, 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 San Martin.
Nearest earthquakes from San Martin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Martin, 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 San Martin.
When was the last earthquake in San Martin, Piura?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near San Martin on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 17:22 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 162km west-northwest of San Marchtin at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Martin, Piura in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Martin, Piura?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near San Martin on the afternoon of November 20, 1960 at 17:01 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south of San Marchtin at a depth of 15km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Martin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Martin, Piura?
In the past 10 years, 493 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Martin. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
