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Quakes last month
20
Latest UTC: 2026-08-31 14:57:54
Strongest
M7.0
Cotaruse
Country rank
#22
303 quakes in 2026 · out of 22 countries
Averages
M4.21 · 65 km
Avg this month: M4.92

Overview – Peru

The latest recorded earthquake in Peru was on 2026-08-31 at 14:57 UTC in Peru with magnitude M4.2.

In the last month, 20 earthquakes were recorded in Peru with an average magnitude of 4.92.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Perú (84), followed by Tacna (33).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Peru reached magnitude M7.0 on 2026-08-20.

In 2026, 96% of events were M≥3 and 12% were M≥5.

All-time events
946
Strongest
M7.0
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-31 14:57:54 UTC

Strongest – Peru

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M7.0 Cotaruse
UTC: 2026-08-20 18:00:10 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Peru

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Peru.

Recent earthquakes – Peru

Showing the latest 17 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.2 Depth: 5 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 14:57:54 UTC
Coordinates -4.020, -81.710
Source emsc

NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU

M4.1 Depth: 115 km
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Arequipa · Chuquibamba

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 14:07:44 UTC
Coordinates -15.911, -72.678
Source usgs

8 km SW of Iray, Peru

M4.7 Depth: 10 km
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Junín · Acocancha

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 11:53:26 UTC
Coordinates -12.182, -75.410
Source usgs

3 km NW of Yanacancha, Peru

M4.5 Depth: 59 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 01:08:06 UTC
Coordinates -9.615, -79.015
Source usgs

71 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru

M4.1 Depth: 135 km
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Tacna · El Ingenio

Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 17:40:44 UTC
Coordinates -17.760, -69.930
Source emsc

SOUTHERN PERU

M4.5 Depth: 142 km
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Tacna · Palca

Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 17:40:42 UTC
Coordinates -17.557, -69.620
Source usgs

42 km E of Estique, Peru

M4.1 Depth: 38 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 17:09:29 UTC
Coordinates -3.393, -80.652
Source usgs

29 km NW of Tumbes, Peru

M3.1 Depth: 135 km
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Tacna · Camilaca

Time (UTC) 2026-08-23 13:30:49 UTC
Coordinates -17.220, -70.390
Source emsc

SOUTHERN PERU

M6.7 Depth: 99 km
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Ayacucho · Coracora

Time (UTC) 2026-08-20 18:00:19 UTC
Coordinates -14.641, -73.524
Source usgs

31 km NW of Aniso, Peru

M4.4 Depth: 54 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-08-19 10:28:05 UTC
Coordinates -12.316, -76.955
Source usgs

20 km WNW of San Bartolo, Peru

M3.2 Depth: 106 km
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Tacna

Time (UTC) 2026-08-17 14:30:24 UTC
Coordinates -18.000, -69.840
Source emsc

SOUTHERN PERU

M4.6 Depth: 40 km
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Piura · Sechura

Time (UTC) 2026-08-11 08:00:34 UTC
Coordinates -5.868, -81.012
Source usgs

40 km SSW of Sechura, Peru

M4.6 Depth: 95 km
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Junín · Río Negro

Time (UTC) 2026-08-09 15:40:05 UTC
Coordinates -10.994, -74.548
Source usgs

30 km NNE of Satipo, Peru

M2.5 Depth: 101 km
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Tacna · Pachía

Time (UTC) 2026-08-09 11:55:26 UTC
Coordinates -17.760, -70.090
Source emsc

SOUTHERN PERU

M4.6 Depth: 10 km
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Junín · Chala Alta

Time (UTC) 2026-08-09 04:05:44 UTC
Coordinates -12.051, -75.491
Source usgs

12 km W of Chambara, Peru

M4.7 Depth: 10 km
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Junín · Barrio Independencia

Time (UTC) 2026-08-07 23:11:23 UTC
Coordinates -12.124, -75.524
Source usgs

17 km WNW of Yanacancha, Peru

M5.3 Depth: 10 km
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Junín · Chupuro

Time (UTC) 2026-08-06 18:57:22 UTC
Coordinates -12.195, -75.257
Source usgs

7 km SSW of Huayucachi, Peru

Charts – Peru

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-10
59
2025-11
73
2025-12
65
2026-01
76
2026-02
58
2026-03
12
2026-04
35
2026-05
48
2026-06
29
2026-07
25
2026-08
20
2026-09
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
17
3-4
205
4-5
298
5-6
50
6-7
7
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
363
70-300
216

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: 92
  2. Perú
    Events: 86
  3. Tacna
    Events: 82
  4. Loreto
    Events: 48
  5. Piura
    Events: 38

FAQ – Peru

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Peru?
The newest entry in our database for Peru is dated 2026-08-31 14:57:54 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Peru?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Peru reached magnitude M7.0.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Peru?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 946 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 M4.21 and the average depth is 65 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.

Regions · Peru

Significant historical earthquakes – Peru

with casualties or damage

  1. 1970 Northern, Pisco, Chiclayo M7.9 66'794 deaths 530 M USD tsunami
  2. 1657 Lima,Callao 11'000 deaths
  3. 1654 Lima; Chile 11'000 deaths
  4. 1746 Lima, Callao M8.0 5'941 deaths tsunami
  5. 1687 Lima M8.5 5'000 deaths tsunami
  6. 1600 Volcan Huaynaputina M7.9 1'500 deaths
  7. 1725 Trujillo, Ancash, Lima M7.7 1'500 deaths
  8. 1946 Jocaibamba,Cerro Angaschaj,Cerro Sillapata M7.3 800 deaths

Country history – Peru

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