The president was at the Las Palmas Air Base watching an airplane show for Peruvian Air Force Day when she was surprised by this tremor.
In the afternoon of July 23, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lima. The citizens of the capital were stunned by this unexpected tremor. For their part, thePresident Dina Boluarte was participating in an official activity for him Peruvian Air Force Day.
During this tremor, the president was, along with her prime minister, Gustavo Adrianzén, and the leader of the PJ, Javier Arévalo, watching an air show of warplanes at the Las Palmas Air Base, in Santiago de Surco, when suddenly this earthquake surprised them.
The event on President Dina Boluarte’s agenda was part of the 83rd anniversary of the self-immolation of FAP Captain José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook Lima today, according to IGP
At 12:34 noon today, July 23, 2024, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake 15 kilometers southwest of Chilca, LimaAccording to the Peruvian Geophysical Institute (IGP), the quake had a depth of 50 kilometers. It is essential to have an emergency backpack ready in case of natural disasters.
Although the earthquake was only felt mildly by the population, constant surveillance is being carried out in the areas identified as vulnerable to ensure the protection and safety of the inhabitants.
