Peru – Arequipa

This page summarizes earthquakes in Arequipa (Peru). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M5.0 earthquake near Yanque on 2026-06-17 16:37:29 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Arequipa

Arequipa is a department of Peru. Located to the country's southwest, it is the sixth largest department in Peru, after Puno, Cuzco, Madre de Dios, Ucayali, and Loreto, its sixth most populous department, and its eleventh least densely populated department.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
3
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M5.0
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.30
Avg depth (last 30 days)
91 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Arequipa recorded 25 earthquakes within Peru. The average magnitude was M4.17. The strongest event reached M5.0.

Located on the Altiplano Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Arequipa (last 30 days)