A magnitude 5 tremor was recorded at 09:21 am this Friday, October 28, in the city of Ica, province and region with the same name, the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported on its social networks.
According to the report, the telluric movement occurred 107 kilometers southwest of the city of Ica with a depth of 16 kilometers.
SEISMIC REPORT
IGP/CENSIS/RS 2022-0652
Local Date and Time: 10/28/2022 09:21:19
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth: 16km
Latitude: -14.65
Length: -76.51
Intensity: III-IV Ica
Reference: 107 km SW of Ica, Ica – Ica— National Seismological Center (@Sismos_Peru_IGP) October 28, 2022
The local authorities of the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci) have not yet reported personal or material damage due to the earthquake that occurred this morning.
In cases of earthquake, the Indeci authorities recommend acting calmly and having identified the safe areas inside and outside the home, in order to avoid personal damage to be regretted.
In addition, they advise having an emergency backpack that contains tools, portable radio and basic non-perishable canned food.
Peru is located in the area called the Pacific Ring of Fire, where approximately 85% of the world’s seismic activity is recorded.
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