Earthquakes in Peru — December 2025
13 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during December 2025, an average of 0.4 per day.
13 reached magnitude 4 or above and 3 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 72 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near Puerto Santa, Peru on 28 December 2025 at 02:51 UTC. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30,089 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 12 recorded the previous month.
54% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 46% 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 10 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range, 1 in the magnitude 6 range.
Activity peaked on 28 December, when 3 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M6.2 near Puerto Santa, Peru on 28 December at 66 km; M5.1 near Yuyapichis, Peru on 01 December at 103 km; M5.0 near Puerto Santa, Peru on 28 December at 55 km.
That is close to the 13 events Peru averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Peru, December 2025
13 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | Puerto Santa, Peru | 66.4 | Peru | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Yuyapichis, Peru | 102.6 | Peru | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Puerto Santa, Peru | 54.7 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Palca, Peru | 110.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Campo Verde, Peru | 128.2 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Végueta, Peru | 38.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Atiquipa, Peru | 31.5 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Atico, Peru | 28.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Chipispaya, Peru | 120.2 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Sechura, Peru | 35.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Campo Verde, Peru | 132.4 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Punta de Bombón, Peru | 76.3 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in December 2025?
13 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during December 2025, of which 13 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in December 2025?
A magnitude 6.2 event near Puerto Santa, Peru on 28 December 2025.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for December 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.