Overview

• IGP recorded a magnitude 4.3 event at 8:44 a.m. on September 26, located 26 km southwest of Pampamarca (Parinacochas) at a depth of 112 km.
• Local authorities reported no injuries or material damage from the Ayacucho tremor.
• IGP later logged a magnitude 4.0 quake at 1:59 p.m. on September 27, 61 km southeast of Zorritos (Contralmirante Villar) at 81 km depth, also without reported damage.
• IGP chief Hernando Tavera said earthquakes cannot be predicted and urged compliance with technical building standards and avoidance of high‑risk areas.
• National monitoring relies on the Red Sísmica Nacional through CENSIS, and recent assessments highlight accumulated seismic energy in southern Peru that supports regular preparedness drills.