Seismic Activity in Peru
Over the past 30 days, there have been 10 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.6 event near 13 km ENE of San Fernando, Peru.
Earthquakes in Peru
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.6
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Peru
Over the past 30 days, Peru has recorded 10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 4 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 6 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 6 shallow (<70 km), 4 intermediate (70–300 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. 5 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 28 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 154.4 km. All 10 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 10 of 10
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-08-09 2026-08-09 15:40:05 UTC | 4.6mb | 30 km NNE of Satipo, Peru -10.994°, -74.548° | 95.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 30 km NNE of Satipo, Peru at 15:40 UTC on August 9, 2026. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-09 2026-08-09 04:05:44 UTC | 4.6mb | 12 km W of Chambara, Peru -12.051°, -75.491° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 12 km W of Chambara, Peru on August 9, 2026, with origin time 04:05 UTC. It arrived roughly 29 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-07 2026-08-07 23:11:23 UTC | 4.7mb | 17 km WNW of Yanacancha, Peru -12.123°, -75.524° | 10.0 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:11 UTC on August 7, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 17 km WNW of Yanacancha, Peru. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-06 2026-08-06 18:57:21 UTC | 5.3mww | 7 km SSW of Huayucachi, Peru -12.195°, -75.257° | 10.0 km | 4 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded 7 km SSW of Huayucachi, Peru on August 6, 2026 at 18:57 UTC. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-05 2026-08-05 03:40:42 UTC | 4.1mb | 26 km W of San Jose De Sisa, Peru -6.646°, -76.930° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 26 km W of San Jose De Sisa, Peru, logged at 03:40 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-03 2026-08-03 01:42:24 UTC | 5.2mww | 66 km WNW of San Alejandro, Peru -8.572°, -75.760° | 125.3 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 3, 2026, Peru registered a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 66 km WNW of San Alejandro, Peru at 01:42 UTC. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-31 2026-07-31 00:58:44 UTC | 5.6mww | 13 km ENE of San Fernando, Peru -8.335°, -74.435° | 154.4 km | 13 | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 31, 2026 at 00:58 UTC, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 13 km ENE of San Fernando, Peru. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Peru over the past 30 days. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-28 2026-07-28 13:24:33 UTC | 5.3mww | 151 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru -9.705°, -79.822° | 13.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 151 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru with origin time 13:24 UTC on July 28, 2026. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-27 2026-07-27 22:36:41 UTC | 4.4mb | 4 km NE of Honoria, Peru -8.745°, -74.678° | 144.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 4 km NE of Honoria, Peru on July 27, 2026 at 22:36 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 02:55:39 UTC | 4.6mb | 92 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru -9.735°, -79.183° | 51.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 92 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru came in on July 23, 2026 at 02:55 UTC. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days10
2026 (M2.5+)55
Largest (30 Days)
M5.6
13 km ENE of San Fernando, Peru
2026-07-31
Largest in 2026
M6.0
19 km SE of Picota, Peru
2026-04-01
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Peru
Peru lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire where the Nazca Plate subducts beneath South America. Earthquakes and tsunamis are recurring hazards.
Peru Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Peru has recorded 55 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Peru in 2026 was a magnitude 6.0 event near Picota, Peru.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Peru?
In the past 30 days, 10 earthquakes have been recorded in the Peru region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Peru?
The largest recent earthquake in the Peru area was a magnitude 5.6 event that occurred 13 km ENE of San Fernando, Peru.
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