Latest earthquakes near Puno, Peru today
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Recent Puno Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puno. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puno and elsewhere.
Jul 1, 2023 08:25PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit 240km from Arequipa in Peru on Saturday Evening.
Jun 5, 2023 06:55AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.0 AFTERSHOCK struck near Arequipa in Peru.
Jun 2, 2023 09:48PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M5.0 AFTERSHOCK struck near Arequipa in Peru.
Jun 2, 2023 09:27PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck near Arequipa in Peru.
Jun 2, 2023 08:49PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck near Arequipa in Peru.
Mar 13, 2023 02:19PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Tacna in Peru.
Puno Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1047 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 104 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 | 982 | 93.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 5.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 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 123 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Puno.
When was the last earthquake in Puno, Peru?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Puno on the night of November 28, 2023 at 00:04 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 193km southwest of Puno at a depth of 12km 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, 1047 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puno. This averages to 105 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
