Latest earthquakes near San Martín, Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Martín, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Martín? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Martín, it will show up within minutes.
Recent San Martín Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Martín. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Martín and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2026 12:17AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit 189km from La Peca in Peru on Thursday Night.
Dec 27, 2025 09:51PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Chimbote (Peru).
San Martín Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 929 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Martín, Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 92 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Martín roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Martín in 2024. A total of 134 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Martín that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Martín in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near San Martín 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 | 873 | 93.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 5.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Martín
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Martín occurred on May 26, 2019 02:41 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 8 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) east of Moyobamba, at a depth of 123 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Martín in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near San Martín, 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 San Martín.
Earthquakes by city in San Martín
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in San Martín, Peru.
Use this regional San Martín earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Juanjuí, Rioja, La Banda, Uchiza and Bellavista.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near San Martín.
When was the last earthquake in San Martín, Peru?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near San Martín on the night of January 8, 2026 at 00:17 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-northwest of Moyobamba at a depth of 108km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Martín, Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Martín, Peru?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Martín on the night of May 26, 2019 at 02:41 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 190km east of Moyobamba at a depth of 123km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Martín since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Martín, Peru?
In the past 10 years, 929 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Martín. This averages to 93 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
