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Two Deep M4.0 Quakes Strike Peru’s Loreto and Ayacucho on Jan. 8

Authorities report no damage after deep-focus shaking that limited surface impact.

Overview

  • IGP logged a magnitude 4.0 quake at 09:13 local time, 55 km north of Yurimaguas (Loreto), at a depth of 127 km.
  • A second magnitude 4.0 event occurred at 19:20, 33 km west of Sancos in Huanca Sancos (Ayacucho), at a depth of 104 km.
  • Both earthquakes were classified as deep, a factor the IGP notes typically lessens effects at the surface even when felt.
  • No injuries or material damage have been reported near the latest epicenters, according to official updates.
  • IGP continues active monitoring after a series of early-January tremors, and Indeci urges the public to use official information channels and maintain preparedness measures.