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Seismic activity in Peru

Overview

Peru has experienced several seismic events throughout mid-to-late 2026. In June, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred with an epicenter approximately 86 km west of Callao at a depth of 55 km. The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) recorded an intensity of III in the Callao region during this event. In late August, further tremors were recorded, including a magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Vitor, Arequipa, on August 27, and a magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Chilca in the Lima region on August 28. The Chilca tremor, which had an epicenter 11 km south of the town at a depth of 48 km, was reported with an intensity of II on the Modified Mercalli scale. Activity continued into early September along the central coast. On August 30, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 87 km southwest of Samanco in the Ancash region, and on September 1, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded in the sea 18 km southwest of Chilca. On September 5, two magnitude 3.8 earthquakes were recorded. The first occurred in the La Libertad region during the early morning, and the second occurred at 12:09 p.m. in the sea approximately 90 km west of Chimbote, Áncash, at a depth of 34 km. The Áncash tremor reached an intensity of II-III in Chimbote, though no casualties or material damage were reported. On September 7, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred near Jaén in the Cajamarca region at a depth of 14 km. The National Seismological Center (CENSIS) reported an intensity of III on the Modified Mercalli scale. Seismologist César Jiménez Tintaya of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos has noted that the central coast holds significant accumulated seismic energy dating back to 1746.

Entities

Instituto Geofísico del Perú · César Jiménez Tintaya · Peru · Callao · Entel

Timeline

4 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
Jaén, Peru experiences magnitude 3.6 earthquake
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck near Jaén, Peru, on September 7, 2026. Experts recommend using SMS and pre-planned communication protocols to maintain connectivity during seismic emergencies.
6 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Peru records two magnitude 3.8 earthquakes in La Libertad and Áncash
Two magnitude 3.8 earthquakes struck the La Libertad and Áncash regions of Peru on September 5, 2026. No damage was reported, though experts warn of significant accumulated seismic energy on the central coast.
12 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Peru records multiple earthquakes along central coast
Peru recorded a magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Lima on September 1, following a magnitude 4.3 tremor near Ancash on August 30. Experts warn of significant accumulated seismic energy in the region.
14 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
Earthquake near Chilca, Lima registers magnitude 3.4
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck near Chilca, Lima, on August 28, 2026. The tremor was weak, with no reported damage or injuries.
21 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
Callao, Peru experiences magnitude 4.8 earthquake
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred near Callao, Peru, on June 6, 2026. The IGP reported additional seismic activity in northern and southern regions, advising citizens to prepare for potential tremors.

Sources

adnsur.com.ar · capital.pe · diariodechimbote.com · dsn.pe · elcomercio.com · elcomercio.pe · elpopular.pe · lasillavacia.com · periodismoenlinea.org · radiouno.pe · rpp.pe · seccionnoticias.net.pe · somosjujuy.com.ar · verdaddelpueblo.com · wapa.pe

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