Overview
- Peru’s geophysical institute recorded a magnitude 6.0 earthquake at 9:51 p.m. local time on Dec. 27, centered about 67 km west of Chimbote at a depth of roughly 52 km, with intensity V reported in the city.
- Regional emergency offices reported multiple injuries and damaged homes in La Libertad, including collapses in La Esperanza, Chao and Virú, with published counts ranging from five to at least ten injured as tallies are updated.
- Hospital La Caleta in Chimbote reported fallen ceiling tiles, cracks, equipment issues and a temporary power outage that affected some services, prompting preventive evacuations inside the facility.
- Authorities noted rockfalls and debris on routes such as Vinzos–Chuquicara and inside the Coishco tunnel, along with localized power interruptions, as EDAN assessments continue in Áncash and nearby provinces.
- The navy’s hydrography directorate ruled out tsunami conditions, the IGP logged aftershocks of M4.1 and M4.3, and national and regional emergency centers maintained active monitoring and public guidance.