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Magnitude 4.1 Offshore Quake Near Chimbote Recorded This Morning

Officials reported no damage or tsunami alerts, with monitoring ongoing.

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.