Earthquakes in Peru — August 2026
12 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during August 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 70 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 6.7 earthquake near Aniso, Peru on 20 August 2026 at 18:00 UTC. A magnitude 6.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169,203 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.
50% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 50% 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, 2 in the magnitude 5 range, 1 in the magnitude 6 range.
Activity peaked on 09 August, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M6.7 near Aniso, Peru on 20 August at 99 km; M5.3 near Huayucachi, Peru on 06 August at 10 km; M5.2 near San Alejandro, Peru on 03 August at 125 km.
That is close to the 13 events Peru averages per month across the 21 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Peru in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Peru, August 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | Aniso, Peru | 99.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 5.3 | Huayucachi, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 5.2 | San Alejandro, Peru | 125.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Yanacancha, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Sechura, Peru | 39.7 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Satipo, Peru | 95.5 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Chambara, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Tambo, Peru | 86.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | San Bartolo, Peru | 54.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 139.3 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Chuquitira, Peru | 158.6 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.1 | San Jose De Sisa, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in August 2026?
12 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during August 2026, of which 12 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in August 2026?
A magnitude 6.7 event near Aniso, Peru on 20 August 2026.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for August 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.