Follow live all seismic movements in the country, according to the reports published by the Geophysical Institute of Peru. Also check news related to this, as well as recommendations in these types of situations.
Earthquake in Peru today LIVE via the IGP
Report of the magnitude 3.4 earthquake with epicenter in La Capilla, General Sánchez Cerro – Moquegua.
Earthquake 1 km NE of La Capilla, General Sánchez Cerro – Moquegua
Local Date and Time: 09/11/2026,12:27:41
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth: 9 km
Latitude: -16.75
Longitude: -71.17
Intensity: II-III La Capilla
Report of the magnitude 3.8 earthquake with epicenter in Vítor, Arequipa – Arequipa.
Earthquake 9 km W of Vitor, Arequipa – Arequipa
Local Date and Time: 09/11/2026,07:18:19
Magnitude: 3.8
Depth: 15 km
Latitude: -16.49
Longitude: -72.02
Intensity: II-III Vitor
What to do before an earthquake
• Have your emergency backpack ready.
• Identify safe zones at home, work, and on the street.
• Participate in drills.
What to do during an earthquake
• Stay calm.
• Protect yourself under a sturdy table or in the life triangle.
• Stay away from windows and objects that may fall.
What to do after an earthquake
• Assess damage and check for injured people.
• Use text messages to communicate and avoid overloading phone lines.
• Stay away from damaged buildings and follow authorities’ instructions.
- • In the event of a large magnitude earthquake, remember to avoid calling landlines or cell phones, as this causes saturation of mobile lines; opt to send text messages instead.
- What to do if you have a pet?
- • It is recommended that they have a collar with their name and address to avoid getting lost, as well as registering them with your district municipality. You can designate a family member to calm your pet and take care of its move to a safe area, but without risking their life. Also, include pet food, a leash, and a blanket in the emergency backpack.
- EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS – PERU
• • Emergency line: 105
(It is the national single emergency line, allowing Peruvians to access all emergency and security services through one number).
• • National Police: 105
• •Firefighters: 116
• •Highway Police: 110
• •Civil Defense: 115
• • Health Info: 113
• • Red Cross: 01 266 0481
• • SAMU Ambulance Service: 106
- How to activate Google’s earthquake early warning
- • Go to the Settings on your mobile device.
- • Go to Emergencies.
- • Scroll to where it says “Earthquake Alerts”.
- Where do most earthquakes occur in Peru?
- • Áncash
- • Ica
- • Lima
- • Arequipa
- • Moquegua
- • Tacna
WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE AN ELEVATOR DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?
Experts recommend never using the elevator during an earthquake or tremor, as it could detach from its structure and fall from a great height with people inside.
INDECI information about the earthquake 38 km NE of Ayabaca, Ayabaca – Piura.
- Earthquake 38 km NE of Ayabaca, Ayabaca – Piura
- Local Date and Time: 09/10/2026 14:21:39
- Magnitude: 4.1
- Depth: 14km
- Latitude: -4.37
- Longitude: -79.50
- Intensity: III Ayabaca
- What is the purpose and importance of the emergency backpack?
An emergency backpack is composed of important items to protect your health and that of your family for at least the first 24 hours of the emergency. As mentioned in the initial paragraphs, Peru is located in a high seismic activity zone, so it is necessary to be prepared for any emergency to assist those who need it most and protect their health.
- What to do in case of an earthquake?
- Before the earthquake
• Locate safe zones and sturdy structures to protect yourself.
• Have an emergency backpack ready.
• Participate in your neighborhood’s earthquake drills.
• Educate the children in your home about precautionary measures.
• Hire an engineer to reinforce your home.
- During the earthquake
• Stay calm. Getting scared can only paralyze you or cause you to make mistakes.
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• Stay away from windows and objects that may fall.
• If you cannot quickly reach the exit, find a safe space.
• Do not make phone calls. The line will be overloaded, so it is better to send text messages.
• Do not use the elevator.
- After the earthquake
• Check for gas leaks that could cause fire.
• Call emergency numbers such as: firefighters 116, Red Cross (01) 2660481, and the Mobile Emergency Care System (SAMU) 106.
• Assist the injured.
• Be careful with possible aftershocks. Avoid being near houses affected by the earthquake.
• If you are near the sea, move away from the area until the possibility of a tsunami is ruled out.
- Earthquake 94 km NE of Santa María de Nieva, Condorcanqui – Amazonas
Local Date and Time: 09/10/2026,05:39:35
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth: 15 km
Latitude: -3.90
Longitude: -77.39
Intensity: III Santa María de Nieva
- Earthquake 94 km NE of Santa María de Nieva, Condorcanqui – Amazonas
Local Date and Time: 09/10/2026,02:04:17
Magnitude: 4.1
Depth: 15 km
Latitude: -3.89
Longitude: -77.40
- Earthquake 92 km NE of Santa María de Nieva, Condorcanqui – Amazonas
Local Date and Time: 09/10/2026,01:42:41
Magnitude: 5.4
Depth: 15 km
Latitude: -3.91
Longitude: -77.40
Intensity: III-IV Santa María de Nieva
- Earthquake 18 km S of Tarata, Tarata – Tacna
Local Date and Time: 09/10/2026,01:18:22
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth: 10 km
Latitude: -17.64
Longitude: -70.03
Intensity: II Tarata
- WHAT IS THE LARGEST MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED BY INSTRUMENTS IN PERU?
- On Thursday, October 3, 1974, an 8.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lima at 9:21 a.m., striking the capital of Peru as well as much of the Peruvian coast to the south. The movement lasted about 90 seconds and resulted in 252 deaths and 3,600 injuries.
- WHAT IS SEISMIC SILENCE?
- Seismic silence is a prolonged period without significant seismic activity or intensity in a region, which may indicate the accumulation of tectonic stresses and an increased risk of a future earthquake.
- Peru is located in a seismic zone and the occurrence of earthquakes is inevitable. A study by the IGP indicates that seismic energy is accumulated in the south of the country, which should encourage participation in drills.
- The entity responsible for recording every earthquake in the country is the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP). It also provides official information every time an earthquake occurs through its social media accounts.
- HOW ARE EARTHQUAKE DATA OBTAINED IN PERU?
- The CENSIS obtains its data from the National Seismic Network (DS-0017-2018MINAM), composed and integrated by a series of velocity, acceleration, and displacement sensors distributed throughout the country.
- WHY IS PERU A HIGHLY SEISMIC ZONE?
- Peru is a highly seismic country because it is located within the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Check here the latest records from the Geophysical Institute of Peru about seismic movements in the country.
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