A light earthquake Lima of magnitude 4.1 was recorded in the early hours of this Wednesday in the Andean zone of the region. So far, official Peruvian sources have not reported any damage.
The seismic movement occurred at 3:09 a.m. (8:09 GMT), with an epicenter located 8 kilometers southeast of the town of Tamboraque, in the province of Huarochirí, according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).
The depth of the earthquake was determined at 121 kilometers, and it was perceived with an intensity of II-III in Tamboraque, which is located approximately 115 kilometers from the metropolitan area of Lima.
Both the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci) and the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) have reported no victims or material damage due to this earthquake. However, both organizations have reiterated the importance of following the recommended safety measures for the population.
Mild earthquake in Lima
Last Monday, a magnitude 4 earthquake shook in the province of Yauyos, located in the mountains of the Lima region, with no victims or material damage reported.
Peru is located in an area known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, where more than 80% of the world’s seismic activity is generated.
The last devastating earthquake in Peru occurred off the coastal city of Pisco in August 2007, when a magnitude 7.9 earthquake affected that town and the entire southern region of Ica. This disaster left more than 500 dead and caused million-dollar losses in infrastructure and homes.
(With information from EFE)
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