An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 was recorded at 9:02 pm this Saturday, June 25, in the district of Atico, province of Caravelí (Arequipa), the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported on its social networks.
According to the institution’s report, the telluric movement occurred at 110 kilometers south of Atico, Caravelíin the Arequipa region.
The local authorities of National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci) They have not yet reported personal or material damage due to the earthquake that occurred this morning.
SEISMIC REPORT
IGP/CENSIS/RS 2022-0393
Local Date and Time: 06/25/2022 21:02:32
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth: 40km
Latitude: -17.17
Length: -73.86
Intensity: V Penthouse
Reference: 110 km S of Atico, Caraveli – Arequipa— National Seismological Center (@Sismos_Peru_IGP) June 26, 2022
In cases of earthquake, the authorities of the undecided They recommend acting calmly and having identified the safe areas inside and outside the home, in order to avoid personal injury 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.
