Latest earthquakes near Sullana, Piura today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sullana, Piura, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sullana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sullana, it will show up within minutes.
Sullana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 512 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sullana, Piura in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sullana roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sullana in 2023. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sullana 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 Sullana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sullana 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 | 485 | 94.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 4.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sullana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sullana occurred on Mar 18, 2023 12:12 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) north-northeast of Sullana, at a depth of 68 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sullana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Nov 20, 1960 17:01, 210 kilometers (130 mi) north-northeast of Sullana. It is the strongest earthquake near Sullana 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 Sullana, 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 Sullana.
Nearest earthquakes from Sullana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sullana, 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 Sullana.
When was the last earthquake in Sullana, Piura?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sullana on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 17:22 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 147km west-northwest of Sullana at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sullana, Piura in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sullana, Piura?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sullana on the afternoon of November 20, 1960 at 17:01 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 210km south of Sullana at a depth of 15km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sullana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sullana, Piura?
In the past 10 years, 512 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sullana. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
