Latest earthquakes near Puno, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puno, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puno? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puno, it will show up within minutes.
Puno Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1078 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puno, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 107 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Puno roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puno in 2021. A total of 146 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puno that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Puno in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Puno 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 | 1019 | 94.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 5.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Puno
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puno occurred on May 26, 2022 07:02 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 68 kilometers (42 mi) north-northwest of Juliaca, at a depth of 236 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puno in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1963 12:25, 197 kilometers (122 mi) north-northwest of Juliaca. It is the strongest earthquake near Puno in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Puno, 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 Puno.
Earthquakes by city in Puno
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Puno, Peru.
Use this regional Puno earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Rinconada, Ayaviri, Yunguyo and Ilave.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Puno.
When was the last earthquake in Puno, Peru?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Puno on the morning of December 4, 2025 at 07:55 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south of Puno at a depth of 113km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puno, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puno, Peru?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Puno on the afternoon of August 15, 1963 at 12:25 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 197km north-northeast of Julyiaca at a depth of 550km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puno since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puno, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 1078 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puno. This averages to 108 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
