Do You Know if You Live in a High-Risk Area in the Face of an Earthquake?

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An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 could leave about 7 million people affected in Lima and Callao. The type of soil, the quality of the constructions and the proximity to the coast can determine how strong the impact would be.

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Where was the last earthquake in Peru and what magnitude did it have? The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported an earthquake of magnitude 4.8 occurred during the early morning of this Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with epicenter located 42 kilometers southwest of Lurin, in the province of Lima. In this report you will be able to consult the time, depth, intensity and location of the last seismic movements recorded in the country, according…

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A total of 566 earthquakes were recorded in Peru between January and August 2026, according to the seismic statistics of the Geophysical Institute of Peru (PGI), prepared from the official reports of the National Seismological Center (Censis).According to the report, July was the month with the highest seismic activity, with 115 telluric movements. May followed, with 83; June, with 75; March, with 69; April, with 62; January, with 57; August, wi…

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A sudden telluric movement shakes the population! On Wednesday, August 19, a earthquake struck thousands of citizens in different parts of the country, causing many families to leave their homes and go to the streets in search of shelter. The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) issued its official report detailing the exact magnitude, depth and location of the epicenter of this earthquake.