In this MANAGEMENT note you will find all the information regarding the tremors that occur in Peru. This Thursday, September 08, we will keep you up to date with the latest earthquakes at the national level, both in Lima and in the rest of the Regions. Every day the Geophysical Institute of Peru makes public the details of the seismic activity and here we tell you everything regarding it.
What information does the Censis provide? Data such as the epicenter, magnitude, exact time, among other details of the latest earthquakes in Peru.
Likewise, it collects data obtained in real time by the National Seismic Network, through speed sensors and other instruments that monitor the tectonic plates (Nazca and South American), and any geological event that can generate a seismic movement.
What are the seismic zones in Peru?
According to the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci), the entire coastal zone of Peru is the one with the highest risk for the occurrence of high-magnitude earthquakes with relative frequency.
“During the last 500 years of history, all cities near the coastal zone have been affected by earthquakes to a lesser and greater degree. At the same time, depending on the morphology of its coasts, tsunamis have been present in specific areas with greater intensity”, the entity specifies in an official report.
Likewise, Indeci indicates that the other areas exposed to a strong tremor are the Andean ones, including Huaytapallana (Junín), Ayacucho, Cusco, Abancay and Arequipa due to the presence of important reverse and normal fault systems.
How to prepare for an earthquake?
In cases of earthquake, the Indeci authorities recommend acting calmly and having identified the safe areas inside and outside the home, in order to avoid personal damage to be regretted.
In addition, they advise having an emergency backpack that contains tools, portable radio and basic non-perishable canned food.