Earthquakes in Peru
Seismic activity in Peru is moderate by global standards, with 7 events recorded in the past 30 days, and 49 of the events on record reached magnitude 5 or above — the level at which damage becomes a genuine concern for vulnerable construction. Peru sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the depth distribution below shows the subducting slab beneath it directly.
289 earthquakes have been recorded in Peru in our catalogue, 7 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.6 and the average focal depth 85 km. 288 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 49 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Peru in this period was a magnitude 6.7 event near Aniso, Peru on 20 August 2026, at a depth of 99 km. A magnitude 6.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169,203 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Palca (20), San Juan (15), Pacocha (8), Paracas (7), Atico (7).
47% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 52% 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 5.6 earthquake at 641 km beneath Iñapari, Peru on 11 March 2025.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 239 in the magnitude 4 range, 45 in the magnitude 5 range, 4 in the magnitude 6 range.
The busiest single day was 28 May 2025, with 4 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Peru
100 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Peru?
289 earthquakes are recorded in Peru in our catalogue, including 7 in the past 30 days and 288 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 6.7 event near Aniso, Peru on 20 August 2026.
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 288 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.