Earthquakes in Peru — March 2026
15 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during March 2026, an average of 0.5 per day.
15 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 86 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Tisco, Peru on 12 March 2026 at 04:41 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 down from the 16 recorded the previous month.
47% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 53% 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 15 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 22 March, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Tisco, Peru on 12 March at 138 km; M4.9 near Palca, Peru on 09 March at 107 km; M4.8 near Palca, Peru on 22 March at 138 km.
That is 19% above the 13 events Peru averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Peru, March 2026
15 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 | Tisco, Peru | 138.2 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Palca, Peru | 107.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Palca, Peru | 137.9 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Huabal, Peru | 22.2 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Chivay, Peru | 174.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | San Juan, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Villa Rica, Peru | 25.5 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Soritor, Peru | 9.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Sallique, Peru | 41.9 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Barranca, Peru | 117.8 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Máncora, Peru | 35.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Palca, Peru | 165.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Pacasmayo, Peru | 44.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | San Alejandro, Peru | 123.6 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Palca, Peru | 133.8 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in March 2026?
15 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during March 2026, of which 15 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in March 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Tisco, Peru on 12 March 2026.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for March 2026 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.