Overview
- The earthquake's epicenter was near the coastal city of Arequipa and felt as far as Lima.
- Initial reports indicated potential tsunami waves, but the warning was later lifted.
- Authorities are monitoring the situation, with some structural damage reported but no fatalities.
- Peru's geological activity is due to the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate.
- Residents experienced significant fear, leading many to evacuate their homes.