Pisco
Notable events within 100 km, 12 months
1
Quakes within 100 km, 12 months (all sizes)
1
Strongest nearby, 10 years
M5.9
Nearest volcano
None in 300 km
Hazard summary for Pisco
In the past 12 months 1 notable hazard event was recorded within 100 km of Pisco. Instruments also logged 1 earthquake of all sizes in the same area. The strongest earthquake within 100 km in the last ten years measured magnitude 5.9. The largest quake on record within 300 km was a magnitude 8.1 on 24 Aug 1942. There are no known volcanoes within 300 km.
Notable events within 100 km, by month
Recent activity nearby
Events within 300 km in the last 90 days.
Strongest earthquakes on record
Magnitude 5 and above within 300 km, since 1900.
- 8.1
M8.1 earthquake near Minas de Marcona, Ica
30 km deep
Extreme - 8.0
M8.0 earthquake near San Vicente de Cañete, Lima region
39 km deep
Extreme - 7.7
M7.7 earthquake near Minas de Marcona, Ica
33 km deep
Extreme - 7.6
M7.6 earthquake near Callao, Callao
13 km deep
Extreme - 7.2
M7.2 earthquake near Callao, Callao
6 km deep
Extreme - 7.1
M7.1 earthquake near Minas de Marcona, Ica
39 km deep Tsunami flag
Extreme - 7.1
M7.1 earthquake near Minas de Marcona, Ica
40 km deep Tsunami flag
Extreme - 7.1
M7.1 earthquake near Nazca, Ica
65 km deep
Extreme - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Ica, Ica
24 km deep
Major - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Nazca, Ica
70 km deep
Major