Overview
- The Geophysical Institute of Peru reported multiple low-to-moderate events on December 18, including a magnitude 3.7 at 20:03 local time west of Huacho at 58 km depth with intensity II–III.
- Earlier the same day, the agency logged a magnitude 3.8 near Zorritos at 03:20 and a magnitude 3.5 near Limatambo at 02:01, providing precise times, depths and locations.
- These reports extend a mid-December sequence of small quakes recorded since December 15 across regions including Lima, Tumbes, Cusco, Ucayali, Arequipa and Tacna with magnitudes roughly between 3.5 and 4.3.
- Authorities have not reported significant damage from these events, while monitoring continues through the national seismic network.
- INDECI urges families to maintain an emergency backpack, follow evacuation protocols and prioritize care for children, older adults and other vulnerable people, with official updates issued via IGP social channels.