Overview
- Peru’s geophysical institute (IGP) recorded a magnitude 3.6 event at 04:23 local time on December 10 with an epicenter 39 km west of Callao at 52 km depth and intensity III.
- The Navy’s hydrography and navigation directorate ruled out a tsunami from the offshore Callao tremor.
- A separate magnitude 3.6 quake occurred at 13:56 local time on December 9 near Puerto Bermúdez (Pasco), 51 km southeast of the town at 16 km depth with intensity II–III.
- Authorities reported no major material damage and reiterated preparedness guidance, including evacuation plans and emergency kits promoted by INDECI.
- Analysts cite MEF estimates that a severe Lima–Callao earthquake could cause losses above US$72 billion, while existing Cat DDOs (~US$500 million) and a US$200 million Pacific Alliance catastrophe bond would cover only a small share, reinforcing calls for accelerated retrofits and clearer emergency governance.