Peru Earthquake Report: Latest Updates, Magnitude, and Preparedness Tips

2024-02-21 04:25:15

Discover the time, epicenter and magnitude of the last earthquakes recorded in regions such as: Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Áncash, Moquegua, among others, today, February 21, according to the official report of the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).

The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) is in charge of sharing the official report on a daily basis on the latest earthquakes or microseisms recorded in the national territory, because Peru is one of the Latin American countries that has a high seismic intensity due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. In that sense, Gesitón Mix shares all the information such as the exact time, epicenter and magnitude of the earthquake registered today, February 21, in the areas with the highest incidence such as: Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Áncash, Moquegua, among others.

• How to assemble your emergency backpack in case of earthquakes?

Tremor in Peru today, February 21 – LIVE

Under this premise, we share with you the IGP data such as the exact time, degree of magnitude, the epicenter area and more details of the recent earthquake in Peru, today, Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

What items should an emergency backpack contain according to INDECI?

• Water: 2 liters of water per person per day.
• Non-perishable foods: sandwiches, cookies, dried fruits, canned foods, among others.
• Warm clothing: warm clothing, hat, gloves and scarf.
• First aid kit: bandages, gauze, alcohol, soap, band-aids, among others.
• Flashlight: with spare batteries.
• Radio: with spare batteries.
• Whistle: to call for help.
• Cash: for unforeseen expenses.
• Important documents: copies of your identification, health insurance, among others.
• Personal hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, among others.

Emergency backpack: what elements should it contain?

How to be prepared for an earthquake in Peru?

The IGP shared 7 steps on how to be prepared for a large earthquake:

• Identify potential hazards in your home and begin correcting them.
• Make a disaster plan.
• Prepare supply kits in case of a disaster.
• Identify potential weaknesses in your building and start repairing them
• Protect yourself during the shaking of an earthquake: drop, cover and hold on.
• After an earthquake, check for injuries and damage.
• When you are safe, continue following your disaster preparedness plan.

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