A Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Shakes Southern Peru; No Damage Reported.
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck central Peru at a depth of 10 kilometers on the morning of May 18, 2025, shaking nearby countries as well.
- This tremor follows a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off Peru's coast last year that caused aftershocks and a tsunami warning, raising concerns among residents.
- Residents reported hearing a deep rumble, with some mistaking it for military planes, while emergency crews remain on standby amid unknown damage or casualties.
- Scientists at Germany’s geoscience institute reported the earthquake measured magnitude 6.1 and occurred at a shallow depth, which helped explain its wide impact.
- Authorities continue monitoring the situation, as no injuries or building damage have yet been reported but the event underscores ongoing seismic activity risks in Peru.
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Significant 6.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Puquio, Peru
A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit 8.3 km (5.2 mi) away from Puquio, Ayacucho, Peru, in the early morning of Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 5.22 am local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The quake had a moderate depth of 92 km (57 mi) and was felt widely in the area.
A Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Shakes Southern Peru; No Damage Reported.
Associated Press LIMA (AP) — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the southern Peruvian Andes on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. According to U.S. Geological Survey data, the quake struck at 5:22 a.m. (1022 GMT). Its epicenter was 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) west of the city of San Pedro de Lucanas in the Ayacucho region and at a depth of 92.1 kilometers (57.7 miles). Hernando Tavera, executive president of the Geophysical I…
Tremor in Peru Today, Saturday, May 17th: Epicenter and Magnitude of the Last Earthquake According to IGP
It continues live all the telluric movements in the country, according to reports published by the Geophysical Institute of Peru. It also consults on related news, as well as recommendations in this type of situations.Tremor in Peru today VIVO via the IGP:icon:18:10 WHAT MUST CONTAIN MY MOCHILA OF EMERGENCY? • Essential articles of hygiene • Boticin (sells, gauze, alcohol, pills, oxygenated water, etc.) • Coat • Non-pericible foods (tuna cans, c…
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