Earthquakes in Peru — October 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during October 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 111 km.
The month's largest event in Peru was a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near El Pedregal, Peru on 09 October 2026 at 10:55 UTC. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Peru monthly average of 12 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 14 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% 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 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 92% below the 12 events Peru averages per month across the 23 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Peru, October 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | El Pedregal, Peru | 111.5 | Peru | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Peru in October 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Peru during October 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Peru in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.3 event near El Pedregal, Peru on 09 October 2026.
Other months in Peru
Magnitudes for October 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.