Peru

Peru – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
55
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 03:22:04
Strongest
M6.2
36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru
Year rank
#15
55 quakes in 2026 · out of 15 countries
Averages
M4.09 · 62 km
Avg this month: M4.25

About earthquakes in this country – Peru

The latest recorded earthquake in Peru was on 2026-01-15 at 03:22 UTC in Ancash with magnitude M4.0.

In the current month, 55 earthquakes were recorded in Peru with an average magnitude of 4.25.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Perú (15), followed by Arequipa (8).

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

In 2026, 100% of events were M≥3 and 11% were M≥5.

Strongest – Peru

Open event
M6.2 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru
UTC: 2025-12-28 02:51:51 UTC

Map – Peru

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Peru.

Last 30 earthquakes – Peru

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M4.0
Ancash · Pomabamba
2026-01-15 03:22:04 UTC
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M3.6
Perú
2026-01-14 15:57:41 UTC
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M4.0
Perú
2026-01-14 06:03:12 UTC
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M4.4
Puno · Pomata
2026-01-13 14:03:05 UTC
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M4.4
Puno · Pomata
2026-01-13 14:03:05 UTC
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M4.3
Arequipa · San Francisco
2026-01-13 09:47:48 UTC
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M4.3
Arequipa · Choque
2026-01-13 09:47:48 UTC
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M3.6
Arequipa · Mollendo
2026-01-13 05:57:00 UTC
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M4.2
Piura · Marcavelica
2026-01-13 03:02:01 UTC
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M4.1
Piura · Ignacio Escudero
2026-01-13 02:55:12 UTC
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M4.2
Perú
2026-01-12 10:50:03 UTC
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M4.1
Perú
2026-01-12 09:45:28 UTC
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M4.0
Arequipa · Huanca
2026-01-11 21:51:17 UTC
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M3.7
Perú
2026-01-11 11:45:04 UTC
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M4.2
Perú
2026-01-10 23:18:12 UTC
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M4.3
Perú
2026-01-10 19:44:28 UTC
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M4.5
Arequipa · Deán Valdivia
2026-01-10 19:44:28 UTC
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M4.0
Perú
2026-01-10 19:44:27 UTC
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M3.5
Arequipa · Vítor
2026-01-10 15:44:53 UTC
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M4.9
Ayacucho · Huarasaca
2026-01-09 21:36:57 UTC
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M4.9
Ayacucho · Ocaña
2026-01-09 21:36:52 UTC
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M3.6
Arequipa · Ocoña
2026-01-09 17:49:12 UTC
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M4.6
Cusco · Inkawasi
2026-01-09 17:08:50 UTC
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M4.6
Cusco · Inkawasi
2026-01-09 17:08:50 UTC
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M4.0
Ayacucho · Sancos
2026-01-09 00:20:38 UTC
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M4.2
Arequipa · Cocachacra
2026-01-08 21:47:40 UTC
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M4.0
Loreto · Jeberos
2026-01-08 14:13:02 UTC
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M5.7
Amazonas · Río Santiago
2026-01-08 05:17:52 UTC
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M5.5
Amazonas · Río Santiago
2026-01-08 05:17:50 UTC
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M5.5
Amazonas · Río Santiago
2026-01-08 05:17:50 UTC
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FAQ – Peru

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Peru?
The newest entry in our database for Peru is dated 2026-01-15 03:22:04 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Peru?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Peru reached magnitude M6.2.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Peru (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Peru to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Peru

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