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Guerrero Quake Spawns 2,100+ Aftershocks; Peru Records Moderate Seismic Cluster

Officials stress ongoing monitoring and public safety, with tsunami risk ruled out for Peru’s Ica event.

Overview

  • Mexico’s seismological service counted 2,144 aftershocks by 08:00 on January 4 following the January 2 magnitude 6.5 quake in San Marcos, with the largest at magnitude 4.7.
  • An additional magnitude 4.6 event was recorded at 07:54 on January 4 about 20 km southwest of San Marcos, consistent with an active aftershock sequence.
  • Guerrero authorities identified impacts in 24 municipalities, and national protocols remain active with Defense and Navy emergency plans supporting inspections and assistance.
  • Officials report a preliminary toll of two deaths and infrastructure damage, while ongoing checks have not found major new harm from the aftershocks.
  • Peru’s geophysical institute reported a magnitude 4.5 quake off Ica on January 3 at 20 km depth and intensity III, and naval hydrography authorities ruled out a tsunami as no casualties were reported.