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Magnitude 4.8 Quake Off Barranca Shakes Northern Lima Coast

The Navy’s hydrography directorate ruled out tsunami generation.

Overview

  • The IGP reported the quake at 7:35 p.m. local time on December 26 with an epicenter 52 km southwest of Supe Puerto, Barranca, at a depth of 29 km.
  • Shaking reached intensity III in Supe Puerto, meaning it was felt by residents but not expected to cause structural damage.
  • Local authorities and INDECI reported no injuries or material damage and said monitoring continues.
  • The event follows a magnitude 4.7 quake near Yauca, Caravelí (Arequipa) early on December 25 that also caused no damage and posed no tsunami risk.
  • Officials reiterated preparedness guidance for residents in Peru’s Pacific Ring of Fire zone, including identifying evacuation routes and keeping an emergency kit ready.