A significant earthquake was registered at 13:00 local time, corresponding to 21:00 Lithuanian time. Multiple sources provided varying assessments of the event’s strength. The U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) estimated the earthquake’s magnitude at 6.7, while the Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP) had previously reported a higher magnitude of 7.2. According to the USGS data, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 31 kilometers northwest of the Aniso Parinacocha province. Crucially, the seismic event occurred at a depth of 99 kilometers.
Experts note that earthquakes originating at such depths typically generate slightly milder surface effects compared to shallower quakes. The tremors were widely felt across several populated areas. Reports indicated that residents in Kuske, Arekipas, Chunine, and Lima felt the vibrations, citing information provided by RPP based on the IGP’s monitoring.
In response to the seismic activity, the Peruvian Maritime Hydrography and Shipping Directorate, which operates under the Peruvian Navy, issued a statement clarifying the immediate maritime risk. The directorate confirmed that, at the time of the event, there was no initial indication of a tsunami threat directed toward the Peruvian coast. The reporting provides critical details regarding the timing, magnitude estimates, and geographical impact of the recent earthquake.
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