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IGP Reports M3.7 Quake Near Chilca After M5.0 Off Salaverry

The national seismic service continues live updates from its sensor network.

Overview

  • The IGP logged a magnitude 3.7 event at 00:14 local time on Nov. 10 with an epicenter 7 km north of Chilca, Cañete, at a depth of 63 km.
  • A magnitude 5.0 quake struck at 08:42 on Nov. 9 located 77 km southwest of Salaverry, Trujillo, at 35 km depth with intensity III–IV.
  • Local authorities and Indeci reported no injuries or damage from the Nov. 9 shock and advised residents to stay alert for aftershocks and review evacuation routes.
  • IGP/Censis issues the country’s official seismic reports and publishes near-real-time updates using data from the Red Sísmica Nacional.
  • Officials emphasize preparedness in this seismically active region on the Pacific Ring of Fire, encouraging family plans and stocked emergency backpacks.