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Quakes this month
13
Latest UTC: 2026-07-15 17:33:08
Strongest
M6.7
Shamboyacu
Country rank
#22
271 quakes in 2026 · out of 22 countries
Averages
M4.15 · 64 km
Avg this month: M4.63

Overview – Peru

The latest recorded earthquake in Peru was on 2026-07-15 at 17:33 UTC in Tacna with magnitude M3.1.

In the current month, 13 earthquakes were recorded in Peru with an average magnitude of 4.63.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Perú (84), followed by Arequipa (26).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Peru reached magnitude M6.7 on 2026-04-01.

In 2026, 97% of events were M≥3 and 11% were M≥5.

All-time events
914
Strongest
M6.7
Latest (UTC)
2026-07-15 17:33:08 UTC

Strongest – Peru

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M6.7 Shamboyacu
UTC: 2026-04-01 11:20:25 UTC · Depth: 109 km

Map – Peru

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Peru.

Recent earthquakes – Peru

Showing the latest 24 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.1 Depth: 165 km
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Tacna · Palca

Time (UTC) 2026-07-15 17:33:08 UTC
Coordinates -17.520, -69.700
Source emsc

SOUTHERN PERU

M4.5 Depth: 10 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-07-15 02:40:26 UTC
Coordinates -14.877, -76.448
Source usgs

110 km SW of Santiago, Peru

M5.6 Depth: 140 km
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Cusco · Checca

Time (UTC) 2026-07-14 08:21:06 UTC
Coordinates -14.578, -71.436
Source usgs

11 km N of Pichigua, Peru

M5.3 Depth: 10 km
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Puno · Nuñoa

Time (UTC) 2026-07-14 08:20:52 UTC
Coordinates -14.362, -70.783
Source resif

Event of magnitude 5.3, near Arequipa (Monde)

M2.7 Depth: 90 km
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Tacna · La Yarada-Los Palos

Time (UTC) 2026-07-14 00:48:36 UTC
Coordinates -18.200, -70.480
Source emsc

OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE

M2.9 Depth: 106 km
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Tacna · Pachía

Time (UTC) 2026-07-13 17:52:14 UTC
Coordinates -17.770, -70.010
Source emsc

SOUTHERN PERU

M5.1 Depth: 10 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-07-11 07:58:27 UTC
Coordinates -10.859, -79.030
Source usgs

129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru

M3.6 Depth: 138 km
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Loreto · Andoas

Time (UTC) 2026-07-11 05:35:03 UTC
Coordinates -3.850, -76.760
Source emsc

NORTHERN PERU

M4.7 Depth: 10 km
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Pasco · Puerto Bermúdez

Time (UTC) 2026-07-08 05:00:32 UTC
Coordinates -10.709, -74.786
Source usgs

25 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru

M3.2 Depth: 25 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-07-05 04:56:18 UTC
Coordinates -18.320, -71.190
Source emsc

OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE

M4.7 Depth: 27 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-07-04 20:24:49 UTC
Coordinates -16.672, -73.588
Source usgs

51 km S of Atico, Peru

M4.8 Depth: 88 km
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Apurímac · Circa

Time (UTC) 2026-07-02 01:39:28 UTC
Coordinates -14.063, -72.900
Source usgs

20 km ESE of Chapimarca, Peru

M5.0 Depth: 131 km
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Huánuco · Honoria

Time (UTC) 2026-07-01 02:00:38 UTC
Coordinates -8.856, -74.831
Source usgs

16 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru

M3.8 Depth: 173 km
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Tacna · Ancomarca

Time (UTC) 2026-06-24 22:59:36 UTC
Coordinates -17.550, -69.580
Source emsc

SOUTHERN PERU

M4.5 Depth: 183 km
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Ucayali · Callería

Time (UTC) 2026-06-24 16:26:02 UTC
Coordinates -8.010, -74.110
Source gfz

Peru-Brazil Border Region

M4.6 Depth: 168 km
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Ucayali · Callería

Time (UTC) 2026-06-24 16:26:00 UTC
Coordinates -8.150, -74.259
Source usgs

41 km NE of San Fernando, Peru

M4.6 Depth: 168 km
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Ucayali · Callería

Time (UTC) 2026-06-24 16:25:59 UTC
Coordinates -8.150, -74.259
Source emsc

CENTRAL PERU

M5.1 Depth: 10 km
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San Martín · Alto Biavo

Time (UTC) 2026-06-24 16:25:24 UTC
Coordinates -7.934, -76.502
Source usp

Northern Peru

M2.6 Depth: 87 km
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Tacna · Pocollay

Time (UTC) 2026-06-23 10:51:22 UTC
Coordinates -18.020, -70.050
Source emsc

OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE

M4.7 Depth: 121 km
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Moquegua · Torata

Time (UTC) 2026-06-21 08:50:14 UTC
Coordinates -17.055, -70.686
Source usgs

16 km E of Torata, Peru

M4.9 Depth: 133 km
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Moquegua · Torata

Time (UTC) 2026-06-21 08:50:13 UTC
Coordinates -17.090, -70.750
Source gfz

Near Coast of Peru

M5.3 Depth: 35 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-06-21 00:43:29 UTC
Coordinates -6.896, -81.468
Source emsc

NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU

M3.2 Depth: 31 km
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Peru

Time (UTC) 2026-06-20 16:44:39 UTC
Coordinates -18.180, -71.130
Source emsc

OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE

M4.3 Depth: 146 km
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Loreto · Morona

Time (UTC) 2026-06-19 04:50:41 UTC
Coordinates -3.680, -77.310
Source emsc

PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION

Charts – Peru

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-08
76
2025-09
83
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
13

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
16
3-4
259
4-5
336
5-6
50
6-7
6
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
433
70-300
233

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: 90
  2. Perú
    Events: 86
  3. Tacna
    Events: 74
  4. Loreto
    Events: 46
  5. Piura
    Events: 37

FAQ – Peru

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Peru?
The newest entry in our database for Peru is dated 2026-07-15 17:33:08 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Peru?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Peru reached magnitude M6.7.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Peru?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 914 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 M4.15 and the average depth is 64 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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