Overview

• The Geophysical Institute of Peru is publishing real-time reports on today’s tremors, detailing magnitude and epicenter.
• Updates rely on CENSIS data from the Red Sísmica Nacional, a nationwide network of velocity, acceleration and displacement sensors.
• An IGP study identifies accumulated seismic energy in southern Peru, prompting calls to take part in earthquake drills.
• Peru’s civil defense agency INDECI outlines responsibilities for preparation, response and rehabilitation in disaster management.
• Guidance recommends stocking an emergency kit with hygiene items, a first-aid kit, warm clothing, nonperishable food, cash, communication tools and items for vulnerable groups.