a strong earthquake It was recorded this Saturday, July 18 in the Junín region. The magnitude was 5.1 and it had a depth of 24 kilometers, while its epicenter was located at 7 km south of Chupaca, in the province of the same name.
a strong earthquake It was recorded this Saturday, July 18 in the Junín region. The magnitude was 5.1 and it had a depth of 24 kilometers, while its epicenter was located at 7 km south of Chupaca, in the province of the same name.
According to the National Seismological Center of the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP), the earthquake occurred at 9:24 pm and reached an intensity of grade IV-V.
Earthquake in Junín
A second earthquake of magnitude 3.7 was reported by the IGP just 20 minutes later. The latter had a depth of 18 kilometers and its epicenter was located 14 km southwest of Chupaca, Chupaca – Junín.
Second seismic event was recorded in Junín.
It is worth remembering that Peru is located in an area of high seismic activity, known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. This strip concentrates a large part of the world’s telluric movements due to the constant friction between the tectonic plates, which is why specialists recommend maintaining prevention measures.
Water, food, first aid kit, documents and basic care items are essential so that your WUF is also prepared in the event of an emergency. (Image generated by AI)
According to the information provided and shared by Indeci, these are the items, products and implements that every emergency backpack must contain: non-perishable foods such as tuna, soda crackers, nuts, candy, water bottles, money in coins, specific items for babies and infants, among others.
Also a first aid kit (bandages, gauze, tape, masks, hydrogen peroxide, topical cream, pain relievers, antibiotics), plastic garbage bags, blankets, ropes and communication items such as a flashlight, radio or whistle.
