Where was the epicenter of today’s earthquake that occurred in Arequipa? Know the latest report of the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) for this Sunday, June 16.
IGP reports earthquake in Arequipa
A new earthquake occurred today, June 16, according to preliminary reports from the IGP. The reference was 41 kilometers southwest of Chala, Caraveli, in Arequipa.
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Latest report of the earthquake that shook Arequipa today, Sunday, June 16. Review in this note the latest report of today’s earthquake in Peru. Remember that several seismic movements occur frequently in our country because it is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Given this, the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) is responsible for providing official information about the epicenter, magnitude and exact time of the tremors that occurred in the national territory during the day through its social networks.
Tremor TODAY, Sunday, June 16, in Peru: latest news LIVE
4.8 degree tremor in Arequipa
A new earthquake occurred today, June 16, according to preliminary reports from the IGP, 34 kilometers southwest of Chala, Caraveli, in Arequipa.
Learn about the countries that make up the Pacific Ring of Fire
• Colombia
• Panama
• Mexico
• Chili
• Peru
• Argentina
• Guatemala, among others.
How to protect my pet during an earthquake?
It is recommended that pets have a collar with their name and address to prevent them from getting lost, as well as registering them with your district municipality. You can designate a member of your family to calm your pet and take care of getting it out to a safe area, but without putting its life at risk.
Why is Peru considered a seismic country?
The location of Peru places us in the well-known Circle of Fire of the Pacific Ocean, an area that concentrates 85% of the world’s seismic activity and is also shared by the countries of Central America, Chile, Alaska, Japan, among others. Therefore, the Peruvian coast is affected by the crossing of two tectonic plates: the Nazca and the Continental, causing, in their friction, the phenomenon.
Which districts of Lima and Callao are most vulnerable in an earthquake?
According to the seismic microzoning map, the districts of Villa El Salvador, Chorrillos, Villa María del Triunfo, Ventanilla, Ancón, Santa Rosa and the hillside areas of San Juan de Lurigancho, Independencia, Ate and Carabayllo would be the most affected by having sandy, unstable, very soft soils or landfills.
How is the seismic alert activated in Peru, Sismate?
The Early Warning Messaging System (SISMATE) has the objective of delivering a prevention system through mobile cell phones, in the event of a natural disaster. In this way, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) and the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci) will continue with the tests prior to its official operation.
What to do after an earthquake?
• Check for gas leaks that could cause a fire.
• Call emergency numbers such as: firefighters 116, Red Cross (01) 2660481 and the Mobile Emergency Care System (SAMU) 106.
• Help the injured.
• Be careful with possible aftershocks. Avoid being near houses that have been affected by the earthquake.
• If you are near the sea, stay away from the area until the possibility of a tsunami is ruled out.
IGP reports earthquake in Arequipa
A new earthquake occurred today, June 16, according to preliminary reports from the IGP. The reference was 41 kilometers southwest of Chala, Caraveli, in Arequipa.
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Last earthquake in Peru: so you can follow it in real time
• Twitter of the Geophysical Institute of Peru: @igp_peru
• Official website: https://ultimosismo.igp.gob.pe/
How are earthquakes generated?
In the following video, IGP explains how earthquakes originate and what is the importance of their study to reduce Disaster Risk Management in Peru.
Video: IGP
