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.
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Earthquake in Peru today LIVE via the IGP
- Earthquake 21 km SW of Chilca, Cañete – Lima
- Local Date and Time: 07/09/2026,15:57:43
- Magnitude: 3.4
- Depth: 51 km
- Latitude: -12.64
- Longitude: -76.88
- Intensity: III Chilca
- WHY IS PERU A HIGHLY SEISMIC ZONE?
Peru is a highly seismic country because it is located within the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- 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 earthquake drills in your neighborhood.
• 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.
• Stay away from windows and objects that may fall.
• If you cannot quickly reach the exit, find a safe space.
• Do not call by phone. 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 20 km east of Oxapampa, Pasco
Magnitude: 4.2
Date: 07/09/26
Time: 13:27:51
Latitude: -10.54
Longitude: -75.22
Depth: 14 km
Intensity: III Oxapampa
- How much should the survival backpack weigh?
The ideal weight should not exceed 25% of the body weight of the person carrying it, ensuring a quick and agile evacuation.
- How often should the survival kit be checked?
It is recommended to check the backpack every 6 months to verify the expiration date of food, water, and medicines, as well as the condition of batteries.
- EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS – PERU
- • Emergency line: 105
- (It is the single national emergency line, allowing Peruvians to access all emergency and security services with just one number).
- • National Police: 105
- • Firefighters: 116
- • Highway Police: 110
- • Civil Defense: 115
- • Infosalud: 113
- • Red Cross: 01 266 0481
- • SAMU Ambulance Service: 106
- Can an earthquake be predicted?
Currently, it is impossible to determine, as the Earth itself has a wide dynamic regarding its movements, considering that it is not only about predicting when it will shake, but also determining the intensity, magnitude, depth, and other important factors.
- What is the purpose and why is the emergency backpack important?
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.
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- HOW TO ACT DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?
- • Go to the already established safe zones.
- • Stay away from glass or objects that could fall.
- • Avoid panic as much as possible and try to stay calm.
- • Do not run in vehicle passage areas.
- • If driving, stop your vehicle.
- • If in a building, do not use the elevator, always use the stairs.
- • Be attentive to minors, disabled, and elderly people.
- EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS – PERU
- • Emergency line: 105
- (It is the single national emergency line, allowing Peruvians to access all emergency and security services with just one number).
- • National Police: 105
- • Firefighters: 116
- • Highway Police: 110
- • Civil Defense: 115
- • Infosalud: 113
- • Red Cross: 01 266 0481
- • SAMU Ambulance Service: 106
- WHAT IS THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE?
- The Pacific Ring of Fire is a geologically active region that surrounds the Pacific Ocean and the continents that border its waters. It is characterized by a high frequency of earthquakes and volcanic activity. It extends approximately 40,000 kilometers, including subduction zones where tectonic plates collide (such as the Nazca plate), generating frequent volcanoes and earthquakes.
- WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EARTHQUAKE, TREMOR, SEISM, AND SEISMIC MOVEMENT?
- In reality, the four terms are synonyms, but in Latin America, special emphasis has been given to the term earthquake to refer to destructive quakes or those that have caused casualties.
- Take into account the following INDECI recommendations to pack your emergency backpack.
#INDECIrecommends
— INDECI (@indeciperu) July 26, 2023
Remember to prepare the #EmergencyBackpack according to your family’s needs and place it in an easily accessible location for evacuation, it could save your life after a #Emergency or large-scale disaster. pic.twitter.com/kk7a2Cl83o
- WHAT IS A SEISMIC SWARM?
- A seismic swarm is a group of earthquakes that occur in the same area over a short period of time. Unlike a single strong earthquake, seismic swarms usually consist of numerous minor tremors. Often, there is no main earthquake triggering the swarm, but the seismic events occur more or less continuously and are related to tectonic processes.
- HOW TO ACT DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?
- • Go to the already established safe zones.
- • Stay away from glass or objects that could fall.
- • Avoid panic as much as possible and try to stay calm.
- • Do not run in vehicle passage areas.
- • If driving, stop your vehicle.
- • If in a building, do not use the elevator, always use the stairs.
- • Be attentive to minors, disabled, and elderly people.
- HOW IS A TREMOR DIFFERENT FROM AN EARTHQUAKE?
- The terms “tremor” and “earthquake” are often used interchangeably, but generally, the difference lies in their magnitude, perceived intensity, and reach.
- • Tremor: Refers to seismic movements of lesser intensity. Usually, it is used to describe low magnitude earth tremors that do not cause significant damage to structures or people. They are perceptible, but their impact is mild.
- • Earthquake: Refers to a seismic event of greater magnitude. Earthquakes are significant seismic tremors that can cause severe damage to buildings, infrastructure, and, in the most severe cases, cause personal injuries and even loss of life. They have considerable magnitude and are often accompanied by aftershocks.
- EARTHQUAKE 25 KM SW OF MOLLENDO, ISLAY – AREQUIPA.
- • Local Date and Time: 06/09/2026,19:54:50
- • Magnitude: 3.6
- • Depth: 49 km
- • Latitude: -17.13
- • Longitude: -72.22
- • Intensity: II-III Mollendo
- EARTHQUAKE 25 KM SW OF MOLLENDO, ISLAY – AREQUIPA.
SEISMIC REPORT:
— National Seismological Center (@Sismos_Peru_IGP) September 7, 2026
IGP/CENSIS/RS 2026-0639
Local Date and Time: 06/09/2026,19:54:50
Magnitude: 3.6
Depth: 49 km
Latitude: -17.13
Longitude: -72.22
Intensity: II-III Mollendo
Reference: 25 km SW of Mollendo, Islay – Arequipahttps://t.co/bpLAZvDBli
- WHAT IS THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE?
- The Pacific Ring of Fire is a geologically active region that surrounds the Pacific Ocean and the continents that border its waters. It is characterized by a high frequency of earthquakes and volcanic activity. It extends approximately 40,000 kilometers, including subduction zones where tectonic plates collide (such as the Nazca plate), generating frequent volcanoes and earthquakes.
- WHAT IS SEISMIC SILENCE?
- Seismic silence is a prolonged period without significant or intense seismic activity in a region, which may indicate the accumulation of tectonic stresses and an increased risk of a future earthquake.
- WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?
- An earthquake is a sudden rupture of rocks inside the Earth. This sudden release of energy propagates as waves that cause ground movement.
- WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?
- If you receive official tsunami alert or alarm information or see the sea receding, evacuate to higher areas. Move to a flood-free zone and head to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a higher area, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building.
- CHECK AND NOTE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE NUMBERS.
- WHAT SHOULD MY EMERGENCY BACKPACK CONTAIN?
- • Essential hygiene items
- • First aid kit (bandages, gauze, alcohol, pills, hydrogen peroxide, etc.)
- • Warm clothing
- • Non-perishable food (tuna cans, cereal bars, chocolates, nuts, etc.) and money
- • Communication items
- • Specific items for babies and infants, feminine use, elderly, and other basic needs.
Three moderate earthquakes were recorded in Peru early this morning
- CHECK WHAT AN EMERGENCY BACKPACK FOR THE HOME SHOULD CONTAIN.
- EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS – PERU
- • Emergency line: 105
- (It is the single national emergency line, allowing Peruvians to access all emergency and security services with just one number).
- • National Police: 105
- • Firefighters: 116
- • Highway Police: 110
- • Civil Defense: 115
- • Infosalud: 113
- • Red Cross: 01 266 0481
- • SAMU Ambulance Service: 106
- WHY IS PERU A HIGHLY SEISMIC COUNTRY?
- Peru is located on the western edge of South America, the region with the highest seismic activity in the world, and therefore, it is necessary to understand the probable behavior of this hazard in a given area in order to plan and mitigate the effects that could occur in the future. The way to understand this behavior is through seismic hazard assessment.
- HOW ARE EARTHQUAKE DATA OBTAINED IN PERU?
- 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.
- Learn how #119 works in emergencies and disasters.
- Prepare your survival combo and get ready for emergencies and disasters.
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— INDECI (@indeciperu) September 3, 2026
- Review or update your Family Emergency Plan and better prepare for emergencies and disasters.
- Get ready to act in an emergency!
- EARTHQUAKE IN HUANCAVELICA
- Local Date and Time: 06/09/2026 06:48:28
- Magnitude: 4.0
- Depth: 100km
- Latitude: -13.24
- Longitude: -75.03
- Reference: 31 km E of Castrovirreyna, Castrovirreyna – Huancavelica
- EARTHQUAKE IN UCAYALI
- Local Date and Time: 06/09/2026 05:52:21
- Magnitude: 4.0
- Depth: 152km
- Latitude: -7.91
- Longitude: -74.47
- Reference: 53 km N of Pucallpa, Coronel Portillo – Ucayali
- EARTHQUAKE IN AREQUIPA
- Local Date and Time: 06/09/2026 04:14:30
- Magnitude: 4.4
- Depth: 44km
- Latitude: -17.21
- Longitude: -72.32
- Intensity: III Mollendo
- Reference: 38 km SW of Mollendo, Islay – Arequipa
- 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.
Peru is located in a seismic zone and the occurrence of earthquakes is inevitable. A study by the IGP indicates that there is accumulated seismic energy in the south of the country, which should encourage participation in drills.
The entity responsible for recording each 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?
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 on seismic movements in the country.
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