An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 was recorded at 08:22 am this Monday, October 31, in the city of Pastaza, in Alto Amazonas, Loreto region, the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported on its social networks.
According to the report, the telluric movement occurred 53 kilometers north of the city of Pastaza with a depth of 160 kilometers.
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.
SEISMIC REPORT
IGP/CENSIS/RS 2022-0685
Local Date and Time: 10/31/2022 08:22:35
Magnitude: 5.7
Depth: 160km
Latitude: -2.43
Length: -76.46
Intensity: III Pastaza
Reference: 53 km N of Pastaza, Alto Amazonas – Loreto— National Seismological Center (@Sismos_Peru_IGP) October 31, 2022
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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