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.

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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.