Latest quakes in or near Moquegua, Peru - list, stats and map
Overview
Latest quake See all | Mag. 3.7 earthquake Peru, 48 km south of Arequipa, Arequipa - |
Strongest since 2023 | Mag. 5.0 21 Km SW of Chipispaya, Peru - Mar 13, 2023 - |
- 2 quakes above magnitude 5
- 29 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
- 32 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 1 quake between magnitude 2 and 3
Map and earthquake list
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Mar 26, 03:12 pm (Lima) Mar 26, 20:12 GMT | 3.7 19 km | 14 km (8.7 mi) to the W | Peru, 48 km south of Arequipa, Arequipa I FELT IT - 2 reports | Info | |
Friday, March 22, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 22, 08:04 am (Lima) Mar 22, 13:04 GMT | 3.5 18 km | Moquegua, Peru, 69 km southwest of Puno, Puno I FELT IT | Info | ||
Friday, March 1, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 1, 02:12 am (Lima) Mar 1, 07:12 GMT | 4.5 134 km | 17 Km SE of La Capilla, Peru | Info | ||
Thursday, February 29, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 29, 06:48 am (Lima) Feb 29, 11:48 GMT | 3.5 20 km | Southern Peru | Info | ||
Thursday, February 22, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 22, 05:46 pm (Lima) Feb 22, 22:46 GMT | 3.8 17 km | Southern Peru | Info | ||
Friday, February 16, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 16, 01:59 pm (Lima) Feb 16, 18:59 GMT | 3.5 20 km | 13 km (8.1 mi) to the W | Southern Peru | Info | |
Thursday, February 1, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 1, 08:59 am (Lima) Feb 1, 13:59 GMT | 4.0 129 km | Southern Peru | Info | ||
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 23, 07:51 am (Lima) Jan 23, 12:51 GMT | 4.4 168 km | 15 km (9.3 mi) to the E | 15 Km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru | Info | |
Thursday, January 11, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 11, 08:38 pm (GMT +0) Jan 11, 20:38 GMT | 3.5 17 km | 27 km (17 mi) to the W | Southern Peru | Info | |
Monday, January 1, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 1, 03:03 pm (Lima) Jan 1, 20:03 GMT | 3.7 15 km | 32 km (20 mi) to the NW | Southern Peru | Info | |
Saturday, December 23, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Dec 23, 2023 03:03 pm (Lima) Dec 23, 2023 20:03 GMT | 3.5 17 km | 27 km (17 mi) to the W | Southern Peru | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 8 or higher: 0.07 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 13.9 years)
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.2 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 5 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.4 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 2.5 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 3 quakes per year
- Mag. 4 or higher: 29 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 68 quakes per year (or 5.7 quakes per month)
- Mag. 2 or higher: 68 quakes per year (or 5.7 quakes per month)
Number of earthquakes over time
Moquegua Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Moquegua, Peru?
Moquegua has a very high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 70 quakes on average per year in or near Moquegua, Peru. Moquegua has had at least 9 quakes above magnitude 8 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 10 to 15 years.
+When was the latest earthquake in Moquegua?
The last earthquake in Moquegua occurred 2 days ago and had a magnitude of 3.7:
A moderate magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit 48 km (30 mi) away from Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru, in the early afternoon of Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024 at 3.12 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The quake had a very shallow depth of 19 km (12 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.
+How many quakes were there in Moquegua since 2023?
Since 2023, Moquegua has been shaken by 2 quakes of magnitude 5.0 or above, 29 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 32 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 1 quake of magnitude.
+What was the strongest quake in Moquegua since 2023?
The strongest earthquake in Moquegua since 2023 had a magnitude of 5.0 and occurred 1 year 2 weeks ago:
A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit 44 km (28 mi) away from Tacna, Tacna, Peru, in the early afternoon of Monday, Mar 13, 2023 at 2.19 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The quake had a moderate depth of 98 km (61 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.
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