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Seismic activity in Peru

Overview

Peru has experienced frequent seismic events throughout 2026. In June, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 86 km west of Callao. Throughout August and September, tremors were recorded near Vitor, Chilca, Samanco, Jaén, and Salaverry. On September 24, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Huacho, and a magnitude 3.9 tremor was recorded in San Martín.

By late September, the National Seismological Center reported 697 earthquakes for the year. Notable high-magnitude events included a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Ayacucho on August 20 and a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Junín on July 18, which caused six fatalities. On September 29, a 5.2 magnitude tremor occurred in the Loreto region.

In October, activity continued with a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Camaná, Arequipa, and a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Tarma, Junín. On October 2, two tremors struck the La Libertad region (magnitude 4.1 and 4.0), and a magnitude 3.6 earthquake hit Huarochirí, Lima. On October 14, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck near Chosica, described as a “light movement perceived by some people inside buildings.” On October 23, a magnitude 4 earthquake occurred near Andoas in the Loreto department.

On the weekend of October 24, additional seismic activity was recorded, including a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near the border of Tumbes, Peru, and Ecuador, and a magnitude 4.0 tremor in Andoas, Loreto. A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was also reported off the coast of Salaverry in the La Libertad region.

Entities

Instituto Geofísico del Perú · Arequipa · Peru · César Jiménez Tintaya · Huacho

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Peru experiences frequent seismic activity and weather alerts

    Peru reports frequent seismic activity, including tremors in Lima, Junín, and Arequipa, alongside weather alerts for heavy rains and cold fronts in the jungle regions.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Earthquakes recorded in El Salvador and Peru

    Earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 and 3.6 were recorded in Sonsonate, El Salvador, and Huarochirí, Peru, respectively, with no tsunami alerts or reported damages in either location.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Earthquakes strike La Libertad region in Peru

    Two earthquakes measuring magnitude 4.1 and 4.0 struck the La Libertad region of Peru near Otuzco and Trujillo, causing no reported damage or tsunami warnings.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Peru records 697 earthquakes in 2026 amid ongoing seismic activity

    Peru has recorded 697 earthquakes in 2026, including a recent 5.2 magnitude tremor in Loreto, driven by the country's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Peru earthquake: 4.4 magnitude tremor hits Huacho

    A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Huacho, Peru, on September 24. The tremor was felt in the Lima region, but no injuries or structural damages were immediately reported.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Peru experiences multiple earthquakes in Huacho and Trujillo

    Several earthquakes have struck Peru, including a magnitude 4.4 tremor off the coast of Huacho and a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Salaverry, Trujillo.

  7. [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.

  8. [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.

  9. [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.

  10. [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.

  11. [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 · ahora.com.pe · altavoz.pe · bajotecho.com.do · capital.pe · cronicaviva.com.pe · crprensa.com · diariocorreo.pe · diariodechimbote.com · diariodelnorte.net · dsn.pe · elcomercio.com · elcomercio.pe · eldiariodehoy.com · elmercuriomanta.ec · elnuevodia.com.co · elpopular.pe · gestion.pe · juareznoticias.com · larepublica.pe · lasillavacia.com · montecristinoticias.com · paragrafo.co · periodismoenlinea.org · radiouno.pe · rpp.pe · seccionnoticias.net.pe · somosjujuy.com.ar · trome.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · verdaddelpueblo.com · wapa.pe · world-today-journal.com · xqesnoticia.com

This summary has been updated 8 times: see revision history