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Latest earthquakes near Tacna today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tacna, Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tacna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tacna, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 04:29 Lima) |
M 4.0 | 278 km NW from Tacna |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 25 22:32 Lima) |
M 3.2 | 267 km SSE from Tacna |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 25 20:20 Lima) |
M 2.8 | 268 km SSE from Tacna |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 25 18:11 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 269 km SSE from Tacna |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 25 18:07 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 271 km SSE from Tacna |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 25 18:05 Lima) |
M 2.9 | 268 km SSE from Tacna |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 25 17:55 Lima) |
M 5.4 | 272 km SSE from Tacna |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 15:20 Lima) |
M 2.9 | 119 km WSW from Tacna |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 13:17 Lima) |
M 2.9 | 217 km S from Tacna |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 08:59 Lima) |
M 4.8 | 295 km SSE from Tacna |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 06:34 Lima) |
M 2.8 | 296 km SSE from Tacna |
| 5 days ago (Mar 20 16:40 Lima) |
M 3.7 | 208 km N from Tacna |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 13:16 Lima) |
M 3.6 | 188 km NW from Tacna |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 09:35 Lima) |
M 2.7 | 129 km SE from Tacna |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:47 Lima) |
M 2.9 | 119 km SE from Tacna |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:35 Lima) |
M 4.1 | 96 km SE from Tacna |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:11 Lima) |
M 2.9 | 250 km ESE from Tacna |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 10:31 Lima) |
M 2.7 | 300 km S from Tacna |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 11:58 Lima) |
M 2.5 | 277 km SSE from Tacna |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 11:52 Lima) |
M 3.0 | 279 km SSE from Tacna |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 10:18 Lima) |
M 3.2 | 153 km SE from Tacna |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 00:22 Lima) |
M 2.5 | 290 km SSE from Tacna |
| 9 days ago (Mar 16 18:28 Lima) |
M 2.8 | 102 km SSE from Tacna |
| 10 days ago (Mar 15 21:57 Lima) |
M 3.3 | 232 km SSE from Tacna |
| 10 days ago (Mar 15 21:29 Lima) |
M 2.5 | 263 km SSE from Tacna |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tacna
Recent Tacna Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tacna. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tacna and elsewhere.
Mar 25, 2025 05:55PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck 106km from Iquique in Chile.
Tacna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tacna in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 155 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tacna roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tacna in 2015. A total of 179 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tacna that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tacna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tacna 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 | 1440 | 92.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 105 | 6.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tacna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tacna occurred on Jan 20, 2018 20:06 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) south-east of Tacna, at a depth of 116 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tacna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Apr 1, 2014 18:46, 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-east of Tacna. It is the strongest earthquake near Tacna 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 Tacna 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 Tacna.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2018 20:06 (Lima) |
M 6.3 | 129 km SE from Tacna |
| Oct 10, 2017 01:32 (Lima) |
M 6.3 | 110 km SE from Tacna |
| Oct 10, 2017 01:32 (Lima) |
M 6.3 | 81 km SE from Tacna |
| Nov 1, 2018 17:19 (Lima) |
M 6.2 | 203 km SSE from Tacna |
| Dec 6, 2020 11:47 (Lima) |
M 6.1 | 293 km SSE from Tacna |
| Dec 3, 2019 03:46 (Lima) |
M 6.0 | 64 km SSW from Tacna |
| Jul 17, 2020 00:40 (Lima) |
M 5.9 | 247 km S from Tacna |
| Dec 2, 2023 02:55 (Lima) |
M 5.8 | 176 km SE from Tacna |
| Nov 8, 2015 03:13 (Lima) |
M 5.7 | 117 km NE from Tacna |
| Dec 16, 2020 12:48 (Lima) |
M 5.6 | 204 km NW from Tacna |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tacna
Nearest earthquakes from Tacna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tacna. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2017 09:14 (Lima) |
M 5.0 | 10 km E from Tacna |
| Sep 9, 2018 20:52 (Lima) |
M 4.2 | 13 km NNE from Tacna |
| Mar 6, 2016 11:23 (Lima) |
M 4.7 | 15 km WSW from Tacna |
| Jul 8, 2019 16:05 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 18 km SSE from Tacna |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 03:06 Lima) |
M 4.7 | 19 km ENE from Tacna |
| Dec 12, 2024 08:21 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 20 km N from Tacna |
| May 16, 2020 23:37 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 22 km NW from Tacna |
| Jun 5, 2023 11:54 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 23 km SSW from Tacna |
| Aug 7, 2016 01:06 (Lima) |
M 4.2 | 22 km WNW from Tacna |
| Jan 21, 2019 18:41 (Lima) |
M 4.0 | 25 km ENE from Tacna |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Tacna
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tacna.
When was the last earthquake in Tacna?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tacna on the night of March 26, 2025 at 04:29 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 278km northwest of Tacna at a depth of 101km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tacna in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tacna?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tacna on the evening of April 1, 2014 at 18:46 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 185km south-southwest of Tacna at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tacna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tacna?
In the past 10 years, 1551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tacna. This averages to 155 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
