Notable Earthquakes & Seismic Activity Peru 2011

Frequent Earthquakes in Peru?

Peru is situated along the boundary of two tectonic plates: the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate. The interface between these two plates is located near the Peruvian coast. At a rate of about 60 mm per year the South American Plate is moving towards the Pacific Ocean over the Nazca Plate. That may not sound a lot but it is enough to put huge strain on the Earth's crust. The pressures are periodically released through earthquakes. The subduction of the Nazca Plate caused millions of years ago the rise of the Andes Mountains, the creation of the Peru-Chile Trench and the volcanism in the Peruvian highlands. Until today this process continues and causes a number of geodynamic processes. The consequent results of a heavy earthquake striking the area are destruction, panic, fear, innocent casualties, poverty, hunger and diseases.

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The most recent Earthquake (Seismic Activity) in Peru: 07/05/2011, 05:33 hours

Earthquakes & Seismic Activity in Peru 2011 (Graph)

The below graph should give you a good idea about the frequency of earthquakes and seismic movement in Peru for the year 2011. Each "dot" on the diagram represents one occurrence measured by the magnitude (according to the Richter Magnitude Scale) beginning with the 09/01/2011 (first point to the left) until the most recent entry from the 07/05/2011 (last point to the right). More specific information about the exact location, date, hour and depth of the 45 seismic events can be found in the detailed listing after the diagram.

Earthquakes & Seismic Activity in Peru 2011 (Detailed Listing of 45 Events)

This listing represents the earthquakes and seismic movement recorded in Peru for the year 2011. Each line stands for one occurrence with some brief information. The records begin with the first event on the 01/01/2011 (last item on the end) until the most recent entry from the 07/05/2011 (first line on the top). More specific information with a map can be found by clicking on the link provided for each entry (Map & Details).