Earthquakes in Peru — January 2025
4 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during January 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 169 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Copani, Perú on 18 January 2025 at 02:19 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Peru monthly average of 4 events over the period we cover, and down from the 9 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% 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.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Copani, Perú on 18 January at 233 km; M4.4 near Tarata, Perú on 17 January at 148 km; M4.4 near Santa Rosa, Perú on 04 January at 200 km.
That is 14% above the 4 events Peru averages per month across the 2 months on record.
Every earthquake in Peru, January 2025
4 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in January 2025?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during January 2025, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in January 2025?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Copani, Perú on 18 January 2025.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.