Seismic Activity in Peru
Over the past 30 days, there have been 5 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.1 event near 129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru.
Earthquakes in Peru
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.1
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Peru
Over the past 30 days, Peru has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 4 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km), 3 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 7 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 151.3 km. All 5 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 5 of 5
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-11 2026-07-11 07:58:27 UTC | 5.1mww | 129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru -10.859°, -79.029° | 10.0 km | 5 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 11, 2026 at 07:58 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Peru over the past 30 days. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-08 2026-07-08 05:00:32 UTC | 4.7mb | 25 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru -10.709°, -74.785° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 8, 2026, Peru registered a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 25 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru at 05:00 UTC. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-02 2026-07-02 01:39:27 UTC | 4.8mb | 20 km ESE of Chapimarca, Peru -14.063°, -72.900° | 87.9 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded 20 km ESE of Chapimarca, Peru on July 2, 2026 at 01:39 UTC. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 02:00:37 UTC | 4.8mb | 21 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru -8.865°, -74.888° | 127.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 21 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru with origin time 02:00 UTC on July 1, 2026. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-24 2026-06-24 16:25:57 UTC | 4.7mb | 37 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru -8.166°, -74.295° | 151.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:25 UTC on June 24, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 37 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.7 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days5
2026 (M2.5+)41
Largest (30 Days)
M5.1
129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru
2026-07-11
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 41 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, 5 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 5.1 event that occurred 129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru.
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