Earthquakes in Peru — November 2025
12 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during November 2025, an average of 0.4 per day.
12 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 92 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Achanizo, Peru on 25 November 2025 at 09:57 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 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 6 recorded the previous month.
25% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 75% 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 12 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 02 November, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Achanizo, Peru on 25 November at 81 km; M4.9 near Puquina, Peru on 02 November at 111 km; M4.8 near Chiguata, Peru on 11 November at 114 km.
That is close to the 13 events Peru averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Peru, November 2025
12 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Achanizo, Peru | 80.5 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Puquina, Peru | 110.6 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Atico, Peru | 102.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Chiguata, Peru | 113.9 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Huanchaquito Alto, Peru | 44.6 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | La Oroya, Peru | 97.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Ilabaya, Peru | 120.5 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | El Triunfo ( El Cruce), Peru | 99.4 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Tocota, Peru | 58.2 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Palca, Peru | 156.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Lluta, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 112.9 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in November 2025?
12 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during November 2025, of which 12 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in November 2025?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Achanizo, Peru on 25 November 2025.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for November 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.