Overview
- The national seismic institute IGP recorded a M3.4 quake near Ancón, Lima and a M3.4 quake in Huancabamba, Oxapampa on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with depths of about 40 km and 15 km respectively.
- Local authorities including COEN and INDECI reported the Oxapampa event was felt lightly and said there were no immediate reports of major damage after the day's tremor reports across regions such as Arequipa, Lambayeque, Tumbes and Ica.
- The IGP and the Red Sísmica Nacional maintain continuous real-time monitoring and publish magnitudes, depths and epicenters through official channels for public updates.
- Seismic activity in Peru is driven by subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate along the Pacific Ring of Fire which produces frequent small quakes and occasional large earthquakes.
- IGP warnings about accumulated seismic energy in southern Peru have prompted officials to press residents to update family emergency plans, prepare emergency kits, learn evacuation routes and take part in drills.