Although The Union is one of the provinces where the registration of a tremor is not frequentthis afternoon one was registered and it was of considerable magnitude.
The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported the occurrence of the 4.4-degree tremor at 4:56 p.m., at 42 kilometers south of Cotahuasi.
The epicenter went to 110 kilometers deep from the surface of the earth, Therefore, there was no report of material or personal damage.
It should be remembered that Arequipa is in the so-called Pacific Ring Of Fire, region where the earth releases the energy accumulated in its interior, therefore, the occurrence of earthquakes is frequent.
Caylloma is the province where the most tremors are recorded in the Arequipa region, due to the geological faults that exist along the Colca Valley.
One of the strongest recorded was on March 16, where at least 10 districts were affected and the residents are still waiting for support from the State for the reconstruction of their houses.
