Earthquakes in Peru — September 2026
11 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during September 2026, an average of 0.4 per day.
11 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 52 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Alianza Cristiana, Peru on 10 September 2026 at 06:42 UTC. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake radiates roughly 1,344 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Peru monthly average of 12 events over the period we cover, and down from the 19 recorded the previous month.
64% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 36% 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, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 10 September, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.3 near Alianza Cristiana, Peru on 10 September at 10 km; M4.9 near Barranca, Peru on 19 September at 10 km; M4.8 near Alianza Cristiana, Peru on 14 September at 106 km.
That is 11% below the 12 events Peru averages per month across the 23 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Peru, September 2026
11 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Barranca, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 106.2 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 22.1 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 134.8 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Victor Raul, Peru | 73.1 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Santiago, Peru | 24.1 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Quicacha, Peru | 98.8 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Huacho, Peru | 45.9 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Santiago, Peru | 10.0 | Peru | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Camaná, Peru | 35.0 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in September 2026?
11 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during September 2026, of which 11 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in September 2026?
A magnitude 5.3 event near Alianza Cristiana, Peru on 10 September 2026.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for September 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.