Recent USGS earthquakes
Recent earthquakes in Peru
Peru lies along the Nazca subduction zone off its Pacific coast, producing large, deep earthquakes. Lima and the coastal desert cities face significant long-term seismic hazard.
Updated 2026-07-22 15:18 UTC
13 earthquakes of magnitude 3.5+ recorded in Peru in the last 30 days.
M 5.5 4 km SSW of Chupaca, Peru
M 4.5 110 km SW of Santiago, Peru
M 5.6 11 km N of Pichigua, Peru
M 5.1 129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru
M 4.1 13 km S of Tiquillaca, Peru
M 4.6 52 km WSW of Playas, Ecuador
M 4.7 25 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru
M 4.7 53 km SSE of Atico, Peru
M 4.8 20 km ESE of Chapimarca, Peru
M 4.3 57 km ESE of Contamana, Peru
M 4.8 21 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru
M 4.7 37 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peru at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. Peru is seismically active — this page lists the earthquakes USGS has recorded there in the last 30 days.
How can I get earthquake alerts for Peru?
Install the free SeismoWatch Android app, draw a box over Peru, set a minimum magnitude, and turn alerts on.
Where does this data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) global earthquake feed.
About this data
Events come from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) global feed and are preliminary — magnitudes may be revised. Outside the United States, USGS reliably lists earthquakes from roughly magnitude 4 and above.