Earthquake Risk in Lima, Peru
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Lima based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (13 events)
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.6 - 23 km WSW of Callao, Peru (2025-06-15) — 89,300 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
How Lima Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near Lima
5.3 Earthquake — 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru
March 28, 2008 — WATCH
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
5.6 Earthquake — 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru
May 27, 2003 — WATCH
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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How this data is built
Lima, Peru earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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