A tremor of magnitude 3.5 was recorded in the early hours of Thursday, May 1, at 01:08:51 (local time), 10 kilometers southeast of the district of Cabanaconde, in the province of Caylloma, Arequipa region, it was reported.
The seismic event was reported by the Geophysical Institute of Peru (PGI) under the IGP/Censis/RS 2025-0298 code, which specified that the Telluric movement It occurred at a depth of 11 kilometers, with a latitude of -15.69 and length -71.92.
According to the information provided by the PGI, the earthquake intensity was level II-III on the Mercalli scale Modified In the Cabanaconde areawhich means that it was perceived by some people within buildings, but without causing structural damage.
So far, No material or personal damage have been reported, although local authorities and civil defense agencies remain attentive to any replica or need for immediate response.
-Cabanaconde, known for being one of the access points to the Colca canyon, is located in a frequent seismic activity area due to its location in the Pacific Fire belt, where the Nazca and South American tectonic plates interact.
The PPE recommends the population to keep informed through official channels and have an emergency backpack as part of the prevention measures against earthquakes.
The National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) recommends that in case of earthquake calm and avoid panic. It is also necessary to prepare a family evacuation plan, verify the exit routes and always have the emergency backpack.
Peru is located in the area called the Pacific Fire belt, where approximately 85 % of the world seismic activity is recorded.
