Overview
- The Instituto Geofísico del Perú reported a magnitude 4.1 earthquake at 07:22:31 local time on December 30.
- The epicenter was located 73 kilometers west of Chimbote in Áncash at a depth of 48 kilometers.
- IGP data placed the event at coordinates latitude -8.99 and longitude -79.24 in the Pacific offshore zone.
- Shaking reached intensity III in Chimbote, described as light and not typically associated with structural damage.
- INDECI and regional authorities urged calm and basic preparedness measures, including maintaining an emergency kit and identifying safe zones.