Latest quakes in or near Canas, Cusco, Peru - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 4.0 earthquake 26 km east of Cusco - Cusco, Peru - |
Strongest since 2023 | Mag. 4.7 74 km west of Espinar - Cusco, Peru - Apr 9, 2024 - |
- 2 quakes above magnitude 4
- 4 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Apr 16, 08:56 pm (Lima) | 4.0 15 km | 26 km east of Cusco, Cusco, Peru 26 reports | Info | ||
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 9, 11:39 am (Lima) | 4.7 125 km | Central Peru | Info | ||
Sunday, March 17, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 17, 02:35 am (Lima) | 3.5 10 km | Southern Peru | Info | ||
Saturday, March 9, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 9, 05:04 am (Lima) | 4.5 120 km | 6 Km NNW of Quiñota, Peru | Info | ||
Thursday, February 22, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 21, 11:23 pm (Lima) | 4.1 155 km | Central Peru | Info | ||
Sunday, February 18, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 18, 06:57 pm (Lima) | 4.1 138 km | Central Peru | Info | ||
Saturday, January 6, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 6, 10:31 am (GMT +0) | 4.6 178 km | 28 Km NNW of Umachiri, Peru | Info | ||
Thursday, November 16, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 16, 2023 05:07 pm (Lima) | 3.7 147 km | Southern Peru | Info | ||
Friday, November 3, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 3, 2023 10:44 am (Lima) | 4.2 140 km | Central Peru | Info | ||
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Sep 13, 2023 12:02 am (Lima) | 4.0 10 km | Central Peru | Info | ||
Monday, August 21, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Aug 21, 2023 01:10 am (Lima) | 3.5 12 km | Central Peru | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 5 or higher: 0.18 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 5.6 years)
- Mag. 4 or higher: 1.45 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 6.5 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 6.5 quakes per year
Number of earthquakes over time
Canas Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Canas, Cusco, Peru?
Canas has a high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 6.4 quakes on average per year in or near Canas, Cusco, Peru. Canas has had at least 10 quakes above magnitude 5 since 1970, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 5 to 10 years.
+When was the latest earthquake in Canas?
The last earthquake in Canas occurred 18 hours ago and had a magnitude of 4.0:
A moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit 26 km (16 mi) away from Cusco, Cusco, Peru, in the evening of Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024 at 8.56 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The quake had a very shallow depth of 15 km (9 mi) and was felt widely in the area.
+How many quakes were there in Canas since 2023?
Since 2023, Canas has been shaken by 2 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above and 4 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Canas since 2023?
The strongest earthquake in Canas since 2023 had a magnitude of 4.7 and occurred 8 days ago:
A strong magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit 74 km (46 mi) away from Espinar, Cusco, Peru, in the morning of Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024 at 11.39 am local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The quake had a moderate depth of 125 km (78 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).