Earthquakes in Peru
No events have been recorded in Peru in the past 30 days, of which 7 reached magnitude 4 or above, the point at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Peru sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the depth distribution below shows the subducting slab beneath it directly.
7 earthquakes have been recorded in Peru in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.5 and the average focal depth 126 km. 7 events reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Peru in this period was a magnitude 4.8 event near Paramonga, Perú on 22 December 2024, at a depth of 81 km. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Marcona (1), Copani (1), Santa Rosa (1), Cotaruse (1), Tarata (1).
14% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 86% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake at 233 km beneath Copani, Perú on 18 January 2025.
By band, the catalogue holds 7 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Peru
7 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Copani, Perú | 233.1 | Perú | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Tarata, Perú | 147.8 | Perú | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Locumba, Perú | 94.9 | Perú | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Santa Rosa, Perú | 200.3 | Perú | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Paramonga, Perú | 81.2 | Perú | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Marcona, Perú | 48.5 | Perú | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Cotaruse, Peru | 74.5 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Peru?
7 earthquakes are recorded in Peru in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 7 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.8 event near Paramonga, Perú on 22 December 2024.
Is Peru at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Peru shows 7 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Peru by month
Event counts for Peru reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.