A 6.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded during the morning of Sunday, June 16, in the Arequipa region, with the epicenter in the province of Chala, according to information released by the official account of X (formerly Twitter) of the National Seismological Center (Censis) of the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).
According to reports obtained through the National Seismic Network, the movement began at 9:47 in the morning (local time) and it originated 41 kilometers southwest of Chala, Caraveli province, in the Arequipa region.
The earthquake had a depth of 25 kilometers, and was located in the sea. According to the Asismet platform, specialized in meteorology, this movement does not generate a tsunami on the Peruvian coast.
Initial records indicate that the earthquake was also perceived in other regions such as Ica, Moquegua, Tacna and some coastal areas in Lima.
On the other hand, according to the recent bulletin of the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Navy of Peru, which is responsible for the National Tsunami Warning System, the earthquake in Challa, Caraveli (Arequipa) It was analyzed by the National Tsunami Warning Center and it was confirmed that the earthquake does not generate a tsunami on the coast of Peru. However, the entity maintained that The event will be kept under constant surveillance.
He Indeci recommends, in the event of this type of event, to avoid panic, as well as to locate yourself in safe areas according to the family evacuation plan, follow the recommendations from the authorities and have your emergency backpack on hand.
