A magnitude 4 tremor was recorded at 9:15 pm this Saturday, October 15, in the city of Satipo, province of the same name, Junín region, according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) on its social networks.
According to the report, the telluric movement occurred 45 kilometers north of the city of Satipo with a depth of 121 kilometers.
SEISMIC REPORT
IGP/CENSIS/RS 2022-0624
Local Date and Time: 10/15/2022 21:15:25
Magnitude: 4.0
Depth: 121km
Latitude: -10.87
Length: -74.50
Reference: 45 km N of Satipo, Satipo – Junin— National Seismological Center (@Sismos_Peru_IGP) October 16, 2022
The local authorities of the National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) still No personal or material damage has been reported. due to the earthquake that occurred this afternoon.
In cases of earthquake, the Indeci authorities recommend acting calmly and having identified the safe zones inside and outside the home, in order to avoid personal damage to regret.
In addition, they recommend having a emergency backpack containing tools, portable radio, and non-perishable canned staples.
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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