Peru lies along the Nazca plate subduction zone that runs the length of South America’s Pacific coast. This page pulls real records for Peru: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Peru.
Check Peru hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Peru - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Peru - FAQ
Is Peru at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 63 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 500 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M8.2 in 1940.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru?
The strongest earthquake on record near Peru is M8.2, in 1940 (21 km SE of Huacho, Peru), from USGS.
Does Peru get tsunamis?
Yes - 28 tsunamis since 1584 (most recently 2010) within 500 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 66,794 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Peru?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.