Earthquake in Lima: a 3.8 Magnitude Tremor in Chilca Was Felt in Several Districts of the Capital

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A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck Chilca, Cañete, with no reported damage. Indeci recommends remaining calm, identifying safe zones, and having an emergency kit ready.

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An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 was recorded on the afternoon of this Sunday, March 8, off the coast of the district of Chilca, according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru (PGI).According to the report of the National Seismological Center of the IGP, the telluric movement occurred at 14:11:41 (local time).SYSIMICIPG/CENSIS/RS 2026-0128Date and Local Time: 08/03/2026 14:11:41Magnitude: 3.8Profundity: 32kmLatitude: -12.58Longitude: -77.18Intensi…

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Today's earthquake was recorded 48 kilometers west of Chilca and occurred at a depth of 32 km, according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).