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Quakes last month
58
Latest UTC: 2026-02-28 04:28:15
Strongest
M6.2
36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru
Country rank
#18
134 quakes in 2026 · out of 18 countries
Averages
M4.06 · 62 km
Avg this month: M3.99

Overview – Peru

The latest recorded earthquake in Peru was on 2026-02-28 at 04:28 UTC in Loreto with magnitude M4.2.

In the last month, 58 earthquakes were recorded in Peru with an average magnitude of 3.99.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Perú (42), followed by Arequipa (20).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Peru reached magnitude M6.2 on 2025-12-28.

In 2026, 99% of events were M≥3 and 5% were M≥5.

All-time events
692
Strongest
M6.2
Latest (UTC)
2026-02-28 04:28:15 UTC

Strongest – Peru

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M6.2 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru
UTC: 2025-12-28 02:51:51 UTC · Depth: 66 km

Map – Peru

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Peru.

Recent earthquakes – Peru

Showing the latest 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.2 Depth: 10 km
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Loreto · Morona

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 04:28:15 UTC
Coordinates -3.600, -77.460
Source emsc
M4.3 Depth: 139 km
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Arequipa · Orcopampa

Time (UTC) 2026-02-27 18:55:56 UTC
Coordinates -15.170, -72.260
Source gfz

Southern Peru

M3.5 Depth: 20 km
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Ayacucho · San Salvador de Quije

Time (UTC) 2026-02-27 13:01:47 UTC
Coordinates -14.070, -73.730
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 43 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-27 08:30:39 UTC
Coordinates -11.370, -78.100
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 52 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-27 04:47:29 UTC
Coordinates -12.810, -77.160
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 52 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 23:48:33 UTC
Coordinates -12.710, -76.840
Source emsc
M4.4 Depth: 50 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 23:21:07 UTC
Coordinates -12.361, -77.170
Source emsc
M4.4 Depth: 10 km
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Lima · Huanza

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 23:21:06 UTC
Coordinates -11.520, -76.410
Source gfz

Central Peru

M3.7 Depth: 40 km
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Ica · Independencia

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 07:23:17 UTC
Coordinates -13.570, -76.000
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 171 km
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Ucayali · Callería

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 06:54:13 UTC
Coordinates -8.320, -74.330
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 124 km
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Huánuco · Codo del Pozuzo

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 04:01:36 UTC
Coordinates -9.450, -75.610
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 87 km
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Ica · San Regis

Time (UTC) 2026-02-25 07:02:52 UTC
Coordinates -13.490, -76.090
Source emsc
M5.1 Depth: 10 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-22 22:36:16 UTC
Coordinates -13.530, -76.570
Source gfz

Near Coast of Peru

M3.8 Depth: 23 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-22 19:07:43 UTC
Coordinates -16.160, -74.270
Source emsc
M4.3 Depth: 10 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-22 18:03:32 UTC
Coordinates -16.124, -75.345
Source emsc
M4.5 Depth: 10 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-22 18:03:24 UTC
Coordinates -15.820, -75.960
Source gfz

Near Coast of Peru

M3.5 Depth: 16 km
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Pasco · Constitución

Time (UTC) 2026-02-22 13:56:58 UTC
Coordinates -9.920, -75.030
Source emsc
M4.9 Depth: 128 km
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Loreto · Pastaza

Time (UTC) 2026-02-22 06:43:54 UTC
Coordinates -4.610, -76.350
Source gfz

Northern Peru

M3.6 Depth: 109 km
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Junín · Chongos Alto

Time (UTC) 2026-02-20 22:28:52 UTC
Coordinates -12.440, -75.480
Source emsc
M4.3 Depth: 149 km
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Arequipa · Yanque

Time (UTC) 2026-02-20 18:48:57 UTC
Coordinates -15.919, -71.549
Source usp

Southern Peru

M4.5 Depth: 119 km
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Arequipa · Majes

Time (UTC) 2026-02-20 18:48:48 UTC
Coordinates -16.190, -72.230
Source gfz

Near Coast of Peru

M4.0 Depth: 68 km
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Piura · Lancones

Time (UTC) 2026-02-19 17:46:47 UTC
Coordinates -4.270, -80.430
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 48 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-19 13:45:41 UTC
Coordinates -9.110, -79.210
Source emsc
M3.9 Depth: 38 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-19 05:35:08 UTC
Coordinates -12.840, -76.940
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 35 km
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Piura · Talara

Time (UTC) 2026-02-18 13:27:52 UTC
Coordinates -4.500, -81.300
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 49 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-18 11:53:19 UTC
Coordinates -12.880, -76.670
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 10 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-18 02:22:54 UTC
Coordinates -16.972, -73.454
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 0 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-02-17 18:59:58 UTC
Coordinates -18.160, -71.710
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 74 km
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Amazonas · Río Santiago

Time (UTC) 2026-02-17 17:30:37 UTC
Coordinates -3.080, -77.910
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 98 km
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Huancavelica · Acoria

Time (UTC) 2026-02-17 14:16:26 UTC
Coordinates -12.610, -74.690
Source emsc

Charts – Peru

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-04
2
2025-05
63
2025-06
61
2025-07
92
2025-08
65
2025-09
78
2025-10
59
2025-11
73
2025-12
65
2026-01
76
2026-02
58
2026-03
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
12
3-4
275
4-5
355
5-6
46
6-7
4
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
466
70-300
226
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Peru

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Arequipa
    Events: 75
  2. Tacna
    Events: 50
  3. Perú
    Events: 44
  4. Loreto
    Events: 31
  5. Piura
    Events: 29

FAQ – Peru

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Peru?
The newest entry in our database for Peru is dated 2026-02-28 04:28:15 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Peru?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Peru reached magnitude M6.2.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Peru?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 692 recorded earthquakes for Peru (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Peru?
Across all recorded events in Peru, the average magnitude is M4.06 and the average depth is 62 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Peru to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Peru

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