Latest earthquakes near Juliaca, Puno today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Juliaca, Puno, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Juliaca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Juliaca, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Juliaca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Juliaca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Juliaca and elsewhere.
Jul 12, 2024 01:19PM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit 166km from La Paz in Bolivia on Friday Afternoon.
Jun 28, 2024 12:36AM
On Friday Night an Unusually powerful M7.2 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Minas de Marcona (Peru).
Juliaca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 975 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Juliaca, Puno in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 97 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Juliaca roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Juliaca in 2021. A total of 137 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Juliaca 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 Juliaca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Juliaca 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 | 912 | 93.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 58 | 5.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Juliaca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Juliaca 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 Juliaca 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 Juliaca 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 Juliaca, Puno 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 Juliaca.
Nearest earthquakes from Juliaca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Juliaca, Puno. 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 Juliaca.
When was the last earthquake in Juliaca, Puno?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Juliaca on the night of July 21, 2024 at 04:15 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 240km south-southeast of Julyiaca at a depth of 166km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Juliaca, Puno in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Juliaca, Puno?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Juliaca 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 Juliaca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Juliaca, Puno?
In the past 10 years, 975 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Juliaca. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
