Latest quakes in or near Cajamarca, Peru - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 4.2 earthquake 62 km northwest of Chiclayo - Lambayeque, Peru - Apr 14, 2024 - |
Strongest since 2024 | Mag. 5.2 83 km W of Santiago de Cao - Peru - Feb 3, 2024 - |
- 0 quakes above magnitude 5
- 6 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
- 3 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Apr 14, 09:05 am (Lima) | 4.2 51 km | 91 km (57 mi) to the W | 62 km northwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru 5 reports | Info | |
Thursday, April 11, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 11, 08:59 am (Lima) | 4.0 18 km | 76 km (47 mi) to the SE | Ancash, 68 km southeast of Huamachuco, La Libertad, Peru | Info | |
Saturday, March 30, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 29, 07:39 pm (Lima) | 4.0 18 km | 10.8 km southeast of Jaén, Cajamarca, Peru | Info | ||
Friday, March 29, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 29, 05:25 pm (Lima) | 3.5 21 km | 14 km (8.7 mi) to the NE | Northern Peru | Info | |
Thursday, March 28, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 28, 03:32 pm (Lima) | 3.8 52 km | 60 km (37 mi) to the SW | Near Coast of Northern Peru | Info | |
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Mar 26, 02:15 am (Lima) | 3.9 27 km | Northern Peru | Info | ||
Mar 25, 11:07 pm (Lima) | 3.6 18 km | 1 km (0.6 mi) to the N | Northern Peru | Info | |
Monday, March 25, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 25, 01:47 pm (Lima) | 4.1 73 km | 4 km (2.5 mi) to the N | 7 km E of Bellavista, Peru | Info | |
Sunday, March 24, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 24, 12:46 am (Lima) | 4.1 81 km | 41 km (25 mi) to the NW | Northern Peru | Info | |
Saturday, March 23, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 23, 05:35 pm (Lima) | 4.2 70 km | 25 km (16 mi) to the W | 12 km NE of Motupe, Peru | Info | |
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 13, 04:23 am (Lima) | 3.9 0 km | 91 km (57 mi) to the NE | Norte De Peru | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 41.7 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.06 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 15.6 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 0.45 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 2.2 years)
- Mag. 4 or higher: 5.4 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 14.1 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 14.1 quakes per year
Number of earthquakes over time
Cajamarca Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Cajamarca, Peru?
Cajamarca has a moderate level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 16.4 quakes on average per year in or near Cajamarca, Peru. However, Cajamarca has had at least 3 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 40 to 45 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near Cajamarca, Peru?
On average, Cajamarca has about 14.1 quakes of magnitude 2 or higher per year.
+When was the latest earthquake in Cajamarca?
The last earthquake in Cajamarca occurred 4 weeks ago and had a magnitude of 4.2:
A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit 62 km (39 mi) away from Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru, in the morning of Sunday, Apr 14, 2024 at 9.05 am local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The quake had a shallow depth of 51 km (32 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter.
+How many quakes were there in Cajamarca since 2024?
Since 2024, Cajamarca has been shaken by 0 quakes of magnitude 5.0 or above, 6 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, and 3 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Cajamarca since 2024?
The strongest earthquake in Cajamarca since 2024 had a magnitude of 5.2 and occurred 14 weeks ago:
A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Peru in the late afternoon of Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 at 6.30 pm local time (GMT -5). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.
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