Overview
- A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded at 9:04 a.m. near San Martín de Pangoa in Junín, 45 km to the east at 102 km depth, with intensity II and no reported damage or injuries.
- Peru’s Geophysical Institute (IGP) provides official, up-to-the-minute reports on seismic activity through its website and social channels.
- Seismic data are processed by CENSIS and sourced from the Red Sísmica Nacional (DS-0017-2018MINAM), a nationwide array of velocity, acceleration, and displacement sensors.
- An IGP study identifies accumulated seismic energy in southern Peru, and authorities urge participation in drills and readiness measures.
- Peru’s high seismicity stems from its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire; historical events include the October 3, 1974 Lima quake of magnitude 8.0 that caused 252 deaths and 3,600 injuries.