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Earthquake in Lima today: quakes nearby
Check whether an earthquake was reported near Lima today. Change the search radius to compare nearby epicentres, magnitudes and depths.
Lima · PE · GeoNames 3936456 · Search radius: 100 km
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Latest earthquakes
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The last 30 days
- Latest recorded earthquake
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- Strongest in 30 days
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- Earthquakes in the catalogue
- 0USGS
- Magnitude 4.5 or larger
- 0M ≥ 4.5
Earthquakes within 100 km of Lima. Data from USGS, updated automatically. This is not a warning; official alerts come from national authorities. Times are shown in Peru time (UTC−5).
Earthquake risk in Lima
A city above a subduction zone
Lima lies close to where the Nazca Plate dives beneath South America. The 1746 earthquake and tsunami destroyed the port of Callao, and Peru’s Geophysical Institute (IGP) says strain has been building offshore since then. The timing of the next large earthquake cannot be predicted.
Cliffs and soils
Miraflores and Barranco sit on the cliffs of the Costa Verde; strong shaking can loosen rocks from the cliff face onto the coastal road below. Most of central Lima stands on firm river gravel, while sandy or filled ground in some districts shakes more.
Major earthquakes
The strongest earthquakes closest to Lima in the USGS catalogue since 1900:
- 7.6Ms
Callao (Lima)
- Depth 13 km
- 87 km from Lima
- 8.2Mw
Huacho (Lima)
- Depth 45 km
- 102 km from Lima
- 8.0Mwc
Pisco (Ica)
- Depth 39 km
- 156 km from Lima
Visiting Lima
During shaking, stay away from the cliff edge and the beach road below it. On the coast at Callao, La Punta or Chorrillos, strong or long shaking means walk inland or uphill without waiting for an alert.
Buildings in Lima mark safe zones (zona segura) and evacuation routes. The official report comes from the IGP; Peru uses UTC−5 all year.
Frequently asked questions
When was the last earthquake in Lima?
The first panel shows the latest earthquake within 100 km of Lima in the catalogue, in Peru time. The IGP publishes the official report.
Is Miraflores safe in an earthquake?
Modern buildings are designed for earthquakes, but the cliff edge and the road at its foot can be hit by falling rocks. Move away from both during shaking.
Can a tsunami reach Lima?
Yes, low coastal areas such as Callao and La Punta. Districts on the cliffs, like Miraflores, are above typical tsunami heights.
Latest known event
Latest known event · America/Lima
Sources and coverage
Source: USGS · GeoNames · CC BY 4.0 · Natural Earth
The location is the reported epicentre. Offshore context is separate from a position inside a country. Small-event coverage varies by region.
Historical context
The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.
Lima · PE · America/Lima · 7,737,002 · GeoNames 3936456