Check out the latest reports here. earthquake today in Peru. Our country is located in the middle of the Andes Mountain Range and the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area considered highly seismic. For this reason, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) designed the Sismate early warning messaging technology tool, in order to prepare millions of citizens before an earthquake in Lima and the provinces.
How big was yesterday’s tremor in Lima?
An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 was recorded at 7:39 p.m. at night 35 kilometers west of Chilca, Cañete, in Lima. Yesterday’s tremor, August 5, 2022, occurred at a depth of 37 kilometers, as reported by the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) via Twitter. Remember to always have an emergency backpack ready to be prepared for a natural disaster.
Chilca earthquake data. Photo: capture Twitter IGP
Where was the epicenter of the last tremor in Cañete?
The epicenter of the earthquake last Friday, August 5, 2022, was located at 35 kilometers west of Chilcain the province of Cañete, Lima.
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Why is Peru considered a seismic zone?
The entire coastline and much of the territory of Peru is considered a seismic zone due to the process of plate subduction and the dynamics of each of the tectonic units present inside the continent.
Pacific Ring of Fire, also called Circle of Fire or Ring of Fire. Photo: USSG
What to do if an earthquake occurs in Peru?
- Stay calm and go to established safety zones.
- Attend and keep an eye on minors, elderly people and people with different abilities.
- Stay away from windows, exterior doors, walls, mirrors, and glass.
- Stay away from electrical cables and poles in the street.
- Finally, the regional authorities of the Indeci ask to remain calm and locate safe areas inside and outside the home to avoid damage.
- One of the implements to have on hand is the emergency backpack with masks, tools, alcohol, basic canned food, portable radio, etc.
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Why is it advisable to have an emergency backpack ready?
The objective of having an emergency backpack always ready is to ensure that you have what is necessary to survive in the event of a natural disaster, at least until humanitarian aid reaches the affected area. In this sense, it serves to cover some basic needs of the moment.
What should I include in the emergency backpack if I have pets?
Indeci points out some recommendations for citizens who have pets in their home. In general, it is recommended to include plates, straps and a coat for them, inside the emergency backpack.
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What to do before, during and after an earthquake?
To the emergency backpack, add a family emergency plan that will allow you to cope with any natural disaster. Establish protocols to know what to do before, during and after a tremor, earthquake, earthquake, flood and others.
Recommended weight of the emergency backpack
There is no specific weight for the emergency backpack; however, what should be prioritized is that the backpack has a weight that you can easily handle, since the idea is that you can lift it when evacuating to a safe place. This should also be located in an area close to the door of your home so as not to waste time in an emergency.
How is the seismic alert activated in Peru, SISMATE?
The objective of the Early Warning Messaging System (SISMATE) is to provide citizens with a prevention system on the probability of a natural disaster happening. This initiative is joint between the MTC and the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci), the same ones that will continue with some more tests before its official operation.
Sismate is an early warning tool for natural disasters for cell phones. Photo: Composition/MTC/Fabrizio Oviedo