Earthquakes in Peru — April 2026
13 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during April 2026, 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 77 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake near Picota, Peru on 01 April 2026 at 11:20 UTC. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake radiates roughly 15,080 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 15 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 16 April, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M6.0 near Picota, Peru on 01 April at 109 km; M5.2 near Paracas, Peru on 16 April at 10 km; M5.0 near Paracas, Peru on 25 April at 10 km.
That is close to the 13 events Peru averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Peru, April 2026
13 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | Picota, Peru | 108.8 | Peru | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Paracas, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Paracas, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Huabal, Peru | 59.9 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | La Breita, Peru | 50.1 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Tournavista, Peru | 137.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Tabalosos, Peru | 124.1 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Laraos, Peru | 102.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Palca, Peru | 135.5 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Coayllo, Peru | 61.2 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Paracas, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Pucallpa, Peru | 146.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Pacocha, Peru | 43.7 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in April 2026?
13 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during April 2026, of which 13 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in April 2026?
A magnitude 6.0 event near Picota, Peru on 01 April 2026.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for April 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.