Overview
- The quake was recorded at 6:43 a.m. with an epicenter 36 km north of Huancano in Pisco at a depth of 92 km, and authorities reported no damage or injuries.
- The Instituto Geofísico del Perú remains the official source for real-time seismic reports and shares alerts through its social media accounts.
- National seismic monitoring relies on the Red Sísmica Nacional established by DS-0017-2018MINAM, whose sensors feed data to CENSIS and the IGP.
- Peru’s position within the Pacific Ring of Fire results in persistently high seismic activity nationwide.
- IGP studies point to accumulated seismic energy in the south, reinforcing the importance of participating in drills and preparedness efforts.