tremor | TODAYFriday, May 2 in Peru. Our country is located in the area called Pacific fire belt, therefore, there is always a risk of suffering tremors y earthquakessince they rest on the tectonic plates that are always friction. In this note of Latina Newswe show you when, where what time was the last earthquake nationally.
Last tremors today, May 2, 2025, in Peru
What is the PGP?
The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) It is a decentralized public body of the Ministry of Environment that was created in order to apply geophysics, that is, its primary function is to study all phenomena related to the structure, physical conditions and evolutionary history of the earth. The PPE has the ability to serve the needs of the country in such important areas as: seismology, volcanology and the study of El Niño.
How does a tremor occur on earth?
It is because of a sudden breaking earthquake of the rocks inside the earth. That is, energy release extends in the form of waves that cause movement.
What is the difference between earthquake, earthquake and telluric movement?
Although these terms are synonyms, in common language it is understood as earthquake when the earthquake has caused victims or material and tremor damages when the earthquake has not generated damage of utmost importance.
What to do before and after an earthquake?
It is advisable to prevent objects from falling or breaking. In general, this can solve with the reorganization of the place where you are.
Before the earthquake
- Locate the safe areas and firm structures to protect you.
- Have prepared an emergency backpack.
- Participate in the earthquake drills in your neighborhood.
- Educate the children of your home about caution measures.
- Contract an engineer to reinforce your home.
After the earthquake
- Check if there are gas leaks that could cause fire.
- Call emergency numbers such as: Firefighters 116, Red Cross (01) 2660481 and the Emergency Mobile Care System (SAMU) 106.
- Help to the injured.
- Be careful with possible replicas. Avoid being close to houses that have been affected by the earthquake.
- If you are close to the sea, get away from the area until the possibility of a tsunami is discarded.
What should be in the emergency backpack?
An emergency backpack must be at home and it has to have elements that can help you in situations of earthquakes and other natural disasters such as:
- Alcohol or disinfectant, medicine, pills, bandages, curitas, towels, blankets, bottled water, canned food, flashlight and batteries should not be missing.
- If you have a baby or older adult, the backpack must also have objects of great need for them such as bottles, diapers, porridge, blankets and more.
