Not only Arequipa and the south of the country were affected by the earthquakes today. The National Seismological Center of the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported that an earthquake of magnitude 4.2, with a depth of 35 kilometers, was recorded in the Amazon region.
He Earth movement It occurred at 07:09 hours and its epicenter was located 58 kilometers northwest of the town of Santa María de Nieva, district of the same name, province of Condorcanqui.
Local Civil Defense authorities have not reported any personal or material damage as a result of this seismic event.
With this earthquake, there are now eight telluric events recorded so far this day in Peru, the most intense occurred in Arequipa and reached a magnitude of 7.0.
The National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci) recommends that in the event of an earthquake, people should remain calm and avoid panic. It is also necessary to prepare a family evacuation plan and check the exit routes.
Peru is located in the area called the Pacific Ring of Fire, where approximately 85% of global seismic activity is recorded.
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Published: 28/6/2024
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