South America

Recent Earthquakes in Peru

9 earthquakes in the last 7 days, 72 in the last 30 days, most recently 2 days ago.

Last 7 days
9
Last 30 days
72
Strongest recent
M 5.8
Most recent
2 days ago

Peru lies along the Nazca plate subduction zone that runs the length of South America’s Pacific coast. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Peru, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Latest earthquakes in Peru

Earthquakes in Peru: frequently asked questions

How many earthquakes have there been in Peru in the last 7 days?

There have been 9 earthquakes recorded in or near Peru in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Peru in the last 30 days?

72 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Peru in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.8.

Are there earthquakes in Peru?

Yes. Peru is seismically active - 72 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Peru in the last 30 days. Peru lies along the Nazca plate subduction zone that runs the length of South America’s Pacific coast.

What was the most recent earthquake in Peru?

The most recent earthquake in Peru was a magnitude 4.2 event near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU at a depth of 10 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Peru?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Peru feed was magnitude 5.8, located near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU.

Is Peru in an earthquake zone?

Peru lies along the Nazca plate subduction zone that runs the length of South America’s Pacific coast.

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Earthquakes in nearby countries

Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.