Three earthquakes shake the Piura region in Peru without leaving victims
The Piura region, located in northern Peru and bordering Ecuador, was the scene this Tuesday of a series of seismic movements that kept its inhabitants on alert. In a span of just one hour, three earthquakes of considerable magnitude shook the area, although local authorities have confirmed that, so far, no personal or material damage has been reported.
Seismic activity details
According to reports from the National Seismological Center, the activity began in the early hours of the morning with the following record:
- First movement: Registered at 03:00 hours, it reached a magnitude of 4.9 with an epicenter 64 kilometers southwest of Sechura, at a depth of 24 kilometers.
- Second movement: Occurred at 03:02 hours, with a magnitude of 4.0 and a depth of 34 kilometers.
- Third movement: Reported at 03:45 hours, with a magnitude of 4.1 and an epicenter 67 kilometers southwest of Sechura, at a depth of 23 kilometers.
The Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Peruvian Navy immediately ruled out any risk of a tsunami on the Peruvian coast following the major earthquake, providing reassurance to coastal communities.
Peru in the Ring of Fire
This event occurs in a context of high seismic sensitivity in the country, just days after the Andean region of Junín suffered earthquakes that resulted in the loss of five human lives and the destruction of various homes.
Peru is located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most tectonically active zones on the planet, where approximately 80% of the world’s earthquakes are concentrated. The country’s seismic history recalls devastating events such as the one that occurred in 2007 in Ica and Pisco, which left a tragic toll of 500 deaths and significant economic losses, reaffirming the importance of maintaining active prevention protocols throughout the national territory.
