Earthquakes in Peru — February 2025
15 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during February 2025, an average of 0.5 per day.
15 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 87 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near San Juan, Peru on 17 February 2025 at 04:30 UTC. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake radiates roughly 1,898 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Peru monthly average of 13 events over the period we cover, and up from the 10 recorded the previous month.
60% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 40% 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 13 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 07 February, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.4 near San Juan, Peru on 17 February at 10 km; M5.0 near Mariposa, Peru on 18 February at 94 km; M4.8 near Caracoto, Peru on 07 February at 214 km.
That is 18% above the 13 events Peru averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Peru, February 2025
15 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | San Juan, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Mariposa, Peru | 94.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Caracoto, Peru | 214.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Putina, Peru | 255.9 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Satipo, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Atiquipa, Peru | 58.9 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Calana, Peru | 114.5 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Atico, Peru | 35.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Matapalo, Peru | 69.4 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Paracas, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Papayal, Peru | 35.4 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Acarí, Peru | 69.5 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Santa Lucía, Peru | 200.6 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Calana, Peru | 119.1 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in February 2025?
15 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during February 2025, of which 15 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in February 2025?
A magnitude 5.4 event near San Juan, Peru on 17 February 2025.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for February 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.