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Back-to-Back Quakes Rattle Peru: M4.3 Felt in Tacna, M4.0 Near Paita

Authorities stress preparedness given Peru's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Overview

  • A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded early Saturday with shaking felt in Tacna, with the epicenter in Chile about 75 km southeast of the city at a depth of 122 km, according to the IGP.
  • Minutes later, a separate magnitude 4.0 quake was reported near Paita in the Piura region, the IGP said.
  • Local authorities reported no material damage or casualties from either event.
  • IGP chief Hernando Tavera reiterated that earthquakes cannot be predicted and urged building on safe soils with strict adherence to technical standards.
  • INDECI encouraged families to maintain contingency plans and emergency kits, noting ongoing seismic energy accumulation in southern Peru.