Earthquakes in Peru today
Earthquakes in Peru and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Peru since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 226 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Peru. The strongest was magnitude 8.4 (June 23, 2001). In the last 10 years there were 257 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 26 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M6.7, August 20, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2001 | 8.4 | 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru | 33 km |
| May 24, 1940 | 8.2 | 21 km SE of Huacho, Peru | 45 km |
| August 24, 1942 | 8.1 | 21 km NNE of Minas de Marcona, Peru | 30 km |
| October 17, 1966 | 8.1 | 67 km W of Paramonga, Peru | 37 km |
| July 31, 1970 | 8.0 | 95 km N of San Antonio del Estrecho, Peru | 645 km |
| August 15, 2007 | 8.0 | 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | 39 km |
| May 26, 2019 | 8.0 | 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru | 123 km |
| January 17, 1922 | 7.9 | 143 km ESE of San Antonio del Estrecho, Peru | 475 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Peru today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Peru?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 8.4, on June 23, 2001.
How often are there earthquakes in Peru?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 257 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 26 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.