Peru

Peru – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
18
Latest UTC: 2026-04-18 12:20:15
Strongest
M6.2
36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru
Country rank
#18
164 quakes in 2026 · out of 18 countries
Averages
M4.07 · 62 km
Avg this month: M4.62

Overview – Peru

The latest recorded earthquake in Peru was on 2026-04-18 at 12:20 UTC in Perú with magnitude M3.0.

In the current month, 18 earthquakes were recorded in Peru with an average magnitude of 4.62.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Perú (55), 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 9% were M≥5.

All-time events
722
Strongest
M6.2
Latest (UTC)
2026-04-18 12:20:15 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 23 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.0 Depth: 26 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 12:20:15 UTC
Coordinates -18.200, -71.300
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 43 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 01:50:47 UTC
Coordinates -17.100, -72.630
Source emsc
M3.7 Depth: 32 km
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Piura · Marcavelica

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 09:24:00 UTC
Coordinates -4.220, -80.890
Source emsc
M5.2 Depth: 36 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 08:09:07 UTC
Coordinates -14.570, -76.580
Source gfz

Near Coast of Peru

M5.2 Depth: 10 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 08:09:02 UTC
Coordinates -14.659, -76.767
Source usgs

102 km SSW of Paracas, Peru

M4.7 Depth: 144 km
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San Martín

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 06:18:53 UTC
Coordinates -6.320, -76.850
Source gfz

Northern Peru

M4.6 Depth: 124 km
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San Martín

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 06:18:51 UTC
Coordinates -6.401, -76.917
Source usgs

26 km WSW of Tabalosos, Peru

M4.0 Depth: 86 km
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Tacna · Inclán

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 20:42:51 UTC
Coordinates -17.800, -70.480
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 47 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 00:29:28 UTC
Coordinates -12.320, -77.270
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 61 km
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Callao

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 17:12:44 UTC
Coordinates -12.080, -77.210
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 41 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-04-08 07:55:07 UTC
Coordinates -7.320, -80.000
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 70 km
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Callao

Time (UTC) 2026-04-03 20:01:08 UTC
Coordinates -12.010, -77.130
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 57 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-04-01 12:09:16 UTC
Coordinates -11.760, -78.040
Source emsc
M5.7 Depth: 130 km
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San Martín · Tingo de Ponaza

Time (UTC) 2026-04-01 11:20:28 UTC
Coordinates -6.973, -76.232
Source resif

Event of magnitude 5.7, near of Pucallpa (Monde)

M6.0 Depth: 125 km
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San Martín · Shamboyacu

Time (UTC) 2026-04-01 11:20:27 UTC
Coordinates -7.050, -76.140
Source gfz

Northern Peru

M6.0 Depth: 125 km
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San Martín · Shamboyacu

Time (UTC) 2026-04-01 11:20:27 UTC
Coordinates -7.113, -76.093
Source usp

Northern Peru

M6.0 Depth: 115 km
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San Martín · Shamboyacu

Time (UTC) 2026-04-01 11:20:26 UTC
Coordinates -7.050, -76.123
Source emsc
M6.0 Depth: 109 km
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San Martín · Shamboyacu

Time (UTC) 2026-04-01 11:20:25 UTC
Coordinates -7.056, -76.124
Source scedc

###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 130.2) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ

M3.6 Depth: 29 km
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San Martín · Shamboyacu

Time (UTC) 2026-03-31 00:20:37 UTC
Coordinates -7.150, -76.070
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 22 km
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Cajamarca · Bellavista

Time (UTC) 2026-03-28 07:30:44 UTC
Coordinates -5.560, -78.930
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 60 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-03-25 02:21:08 UTC
Coordinates -12.160, -77.250
Source emsc
M4.7 Depth: 52 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-03-24 11:39:28 UTC
Coordinates -7.690, -80.040
Source gfz

Off Coast of Northern Peru

M4.4 Depth: 35 km
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Perú

Time (UTC) 2026-03-24 11:39:27 UTC
Coordinates -7.639, -80.101
Source emsc

Charts – Peru

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

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
12
2026-04
18

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
12
3-4
286
4-5
367
5-6
50
6-7
7
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
485
70-300
237
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. Perú
    Events: 57
  3. Tacna
    Events: 52
  4. Loreto
    Events: 32
  5. Piura
    Events: 31

FAQ – Peru

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Peru?
The newest entry in our database for Peru is dated 2026-04-18 12:20:15 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 722 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 M4.07 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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