Earthquakes in Peru

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.0

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -9.19°, -75.02°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Peru

Over the past 30 days, Peru has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 5 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km), 4 intermediate (70–300 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 5 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 32.9 km to 167.9 km. All 6 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 5.0 event near 16 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru at 130.5 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.8 near 20 km ESE of Chapimarca, Peru, trails by 0.2 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near 41 km NE of San Fernando, Peru.

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.

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Showing 6 of 6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
3 days ago 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. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 87.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -14.063°N, -72.900°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-07-01 02:00:38 UTC	5.0mb	16 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru -8.855°, -74.831°	130.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On July 1, 2026 at 02:00 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 16 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Peru over the past 30 days. The hypocenter lay at 130.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -8.855°, -74.831°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-24 2026-06-24 16:25:59 UTC	4.6mb	41 km NE of San Fernando, Peru -8.150°, -74.259°	167.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 41 km NE of San Fernando, Peru with origin time 16:25 UTC on June 24, 2026. At 167.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -8.150°, -74.259°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 05:12:46 UTC	4.4mb	29 km ENE of San Fernando, Peru -8.327°, -74.278°	154.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 29 km ENE of San Fernando, Peru at 05:12 UTC on June 18, 2026. At a depth of 154.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -8.327°, -74.278°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-09 2026-06-09 18:17:28 UTC	4.6mb	67 km ENE of Navarro, Peru -6.016°, -75.230°	32.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 9, 2026, Peru registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 67 km ENE of Navarro, Peru at 18:17 UTC. At just 32.9 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. The epicenter is at -6.016°, -75.230°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-06 2026-06-06 16:30:42 UTC	4.5mb	35 km WSW of Callao, Peru -12.204°, -77.406°	65.6 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:30 UTC on June 6, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 35 km WSW of Callao, Peru. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 65.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -12.204°N, -77.406°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 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 Days6

2026 (M2.5+)39

Largest (30 Days)

M5.0

16 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru

4 days ago

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 39 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.

Seismic Activity in Peru

Over the past 30 days, there have been 6 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.0 event near 16 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Peru?

In the past 30 days, 6 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 5.0 event that occurred 16 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Peru?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.