Environment, Natural Disasters

Tremor in Peru’s north and central Andes

A tremor recorded at 5.7º on the Richter scale was felt in Huaraz, Chimbote and Trujillo on Sunday, Jan.3 at 15:39 hours. It was also felt slightly in Huanuco and in Lima.

The epicenter was located 104 km deep in the Andes, 26 km west of Caraz, in the Callejón de Huaylas. No damages or injuries were reported.

2 Comments

  1. I love Peru

    Could this be a sign for a bigger one to come or just business as usual?

  2. Quake in Northern California. 6.5 magnitud. Saturday afternoon. (yesterday)
    The season is on.
    What next.?

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