5
High
Earthquake Risk in Lima, Peru
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 8
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Lima based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.6 - 23 km WSW of Callao, Peru (2025-06-15) — 89,300 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Lima is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Lima Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Lima
Earthquake - 5.1 - 28 km W of Callao, Peru
November 27, 2021 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.6 - 23 km WSW of Callao, Peru
June 14, 2025 — WARNING
89,300 people exposed; $23,369M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.4 - 11 km WNW of San Bartolo, Peru
May 11, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.2 - 14km SW of San Bartolo, Peru
June 2, 2014 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.6 - 3 km N of Cocachacra, Peru
January 6, 2022 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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