Latest earthquakes near Puno 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.
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.
May 1, 2024 09:16PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit near Cusco in Peru on Wednesday Evening.
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 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 | 981 | 93.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 5.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.38% |
| 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 108 kilometers (67 mi) north-northwest of Puno, 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, 229 kilometers (142 mi) north-northwest of Puno. It is the strongest earthquake near Puno 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 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 Puno.
Nearest earthquakes from Puno
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Puno.
When was the last earthquake in Puno?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Puno on the morning of May 9, 2024 at 08:40 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south of Puno at a depth of 124km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puno in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puno?
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 229km north-northeast of Puno 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?
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.
