Where was the tremor? Consult the last earthquakes recorded in Peru according to IGP reports. The Peruvian territory is located in an area with a high propensity for seismic activity, because it is located in the “Pacific Ring of Fire”. Following this logic, the country usually trembles continuously with varying magnitudes from the most imperceptible to large-scale earthquakes. These being the most feared by the population. The areas that tend to report the most earthquakes are Ica, Arequipa, Lima and other regions that are strategically located at the coalition points of the tectonic plates.
On the other hand, although the Peruvian region has a high risk factor for tremors and earthquakes, it is not the only country with this characteristic, but shares this factor with other neighboring countries in South America. Likewise, with the Japanese country located on the other side of the Pacific, Japan.
For this reason, the Geophysical Institute of Peru constantly reports each earthquake recorded in the country with the aim of informing the population and monitoring telluric movements and promoting a culture of prevention together with INDECI to avoid future misfortunes for millions of Peruvians.
Here we share the latest earthquake reports from the IGP:
Find out here what items your emergency backpack should contain:
- Hygiene items: antibacterial gel, toilet paper, toothbrush, hand and face towel, pack of wet cloths.
- First aid kit: masks, ethyl alcohol, sterile gauze, tape, adhesive bandages, elastic bandages, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and antibiotic cream. Place specific medications if any member of the family suffers from an illness.
- Coat: fleece blanket and shoes.
- Non-perishable foods: still bottled water, cereal bar, canned food and chocolates.
- Miscellaneous: utility knife, polyester ropes, lighter, adhesive tape and plastic bags
- Money and communication elements: batteries, portable radio, whistle and flashlight.
It is important to remember that you will have to change the products from time to time to ensure that they have the expiration date within the stipulated period. On the other hand, citizens with pets are reminded to take their needs into account and equip the necessary items in the emergency backpack.
