Earthquakes in Peru — May 2026
12 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during May 2026, an average of 0.4 per day.
12 reached magnitude 4 or above and 3 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 88 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Pampa de Tate, Peru on 19 May 2026 at 17:57 UTC. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake radiates roughly 10,676 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 14 recorded the previous month.
58% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 42% 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 9 in the magnitude 4 range, 3 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 29 May, when 3 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.9 near Pampa de Tate, Peru on 19 May at 63 km; M5.1 near Pacocha, Peru on 29 May at 10 km; M5.0 near Tumbes, Peru on 05 May at 56 km.
That is close to the 13 events Peru averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Peru, May 2026
12 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | Pampa de Tate, Peru | 62.7 | Peru | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Pacocha, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Tumbes, Peru | 55.9 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Palca, Peru | 135.4 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Palpacachi, Peru | 99.9 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | San Juan, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | San Fernando, Peru | 197.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | El Algarrobal, Peru | 63.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Mazo Cruz, Peru | 179.2 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Pacocha, Peru | 35.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Mazo Cruz, Peru | 178.2 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Atico, Peru | 35.0 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in May 2026?
12 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during May 2026, of which 12 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in May 2026?
A magnitude 5.9 event near Pampa de Tate, Peru on 19 May 2026.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for May 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.