How often does Peru have earthquakes?

Peru recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 25.0 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.

What was the largest recent earthquake in Peru?

The largest earthquake in Peru in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.5 near 43 km NNW of Barranca, Peru.

When was the last major earthquake in Peru?

The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Peru was a magnitude 5.3 near 126 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru.

What magnitude earthquake can you feel?

Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

AUTHORITATIVE DATA SNAPSHOTUpdated Sep 12, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC

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Peru Earthquakes

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Current earthquakes in Peru (2)

Peru has recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.

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1M4.5 earthquakeElevated63 km WSW of Santiago, PeruUSGSSep 12, 202612 hr ago 2M4.5 earthquakeElevated9 km WNW of Quicacha, PeruUSGSSep 12, 202621 hr ago

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M 4.5 - 63 km WSW of Santiago, Peru

63 km WSW of Santiago, Peru

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M 4.5 - 9 km WNW of Quicacha, Peru

9 km WNW of Quicacha, Peru

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Recent earthquake history

Peru has recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.

Largest in 5 yearsM7.543 km NNW of Barranca, Peru · Nov 28, 2021

Most recent M5.0+M5.3126 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru · Sep 10, 2026

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Notable earthquakes (magnitude 5.0+) per year in Peru

Notable earthquakes in Peru (last 5 years)

Magnitude	Location	Date
M7.5	43 km NNW of Barranca, Peru	Nov 28, 2021
M7.2	10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru	Jun 28, 2024
M7.2	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	May 26, 2022
M6.7	37 km NE of Tambo, Peru	Aug 20, 2026
M6.5	49 km NW of Barranca, Peru	Feb 3, 2022
M6.2	43 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru	Dec 28, 2025

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

How often does Peru have earthquakes?: Peru recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 25.0 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Peru?: The largest earthquake in Peru in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.5 near 43 km NNW of Barranca, Peru.
When was the last major earthquake in Peru?: The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Peru was a magnitude 5.3 near 126 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?: Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

CONTEXT

About earthquakes in Peru

Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.

Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.

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