Two earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 and 4.1 were recorded this Friday, January 30, in the Ica region, reported the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).
According to the official report, the first earthquake of magnitude 4.1 It occurred at 7:34 p.m. with a depth of 18 kilometers and its epicenter was located at 49 kilometers south of Marcona, in the province of Nasca, Ica region.
SEISMIC REPORT
IGP/CENSIS/RS 2026-0055
Local Date and Time: 01/30/2026 19:34:55
Magnitude: 4.1
Depth: 18km
Latitude: -15.79
Length: -75.27
Reference: 49 km S of Marcona, Nasca – Ica— National Seismological Center (@Sismos_Peru_IGP) January 31, 2026
Meanwhile, the second earthquake of magnitude 5.0 had a depth of 20 kilometers and its epicenter was located at 50 kilometers south of Marconain Nasca.
SEISMIC REPORT
IGP/CENSIS/RS 2026-0056
Local Date and Time: 01/30/2026 20:09:13
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth: 20km
Latitude: -15.78
Length: -75.33
Intensity: III-IV Marcona
Reference: 50 km S of Marcona, Nasca – Ica— National Seismological Center (@Sismos_Peru_IGP) January 31, 2026
Until now, No material damage or casualties have been reported.according to preliminary information from local authorities.
The authorities reminded citizens of the importance of remaining calm in the face of these types of events, identifying safe areas inside homes and having an emergency backpack, as well as following the recommendations of the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci).
