Overview
- The Geophysical Institute of Peru confirmed a magnitude 4.1 quake at 7:22 a.m. on December 30 with an epicenter 73 km west of Chimbote at 48 km depth, producing intensity III shaking and no reported damage or injuries.
- Following the recent seismic sequence, the Provincial Civil Defense Platform in Santa approved the suspension of New Year’s Eve mass events, including parties in public venues, as a preventive step.
- Civil defense bodies and the national operations center report ongoing monitoring and no emergencies linked to the 4.1 event, while advising residents to follow official guidance.
- IGP logs show additional quakes on December 30–31, including a magnitude 4.4 near Curimaná in Ucayali and a magnitude 3.9 near Mala in Cañete, reflecting continued nationwide seismicity.
- IGP says work on an earthquake early-alert system is advancing with initial official tests planned for 2026, paired with renewed calls for household preparedness.