Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Mollendo
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Mollendo, Arequipa, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.3, 88 km (55 mi) WNW of Mollendo, on 2026-10-11.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year8
- Last 5 years47
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Mollendo
18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mollendo in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Oct 2026, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Mollendo
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 71 km S of Camaná, Peru | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.3 | 28 km SSW of Camaná, Peru | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 4.3 | 20 km NNE of El Pedregal, Peru | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 111 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Mollendo, answered
Was there an earthquake in Mollendo today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Mollendo in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Mollendo?
Over the last five years there were 47 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mollendo, an average of 9.4 a year. 8 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Mollendo in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Jul 12, 2022, 23:36 UTC, 90 km (56 mi) ENE of Mollendo, at a depth of 25 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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