Magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes Callao, Peru; IGP reports epicenter offshore

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale jolted the region west of Callao, Peru, on Saturday, June 6. The seismic event occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located 86 kilometers offshore from the coastal city.

The Peruvian Geophysical Institute (IGP) reported that the earthquake's focus was at a depth of 55 kilometers. While the tremor was felt in Callao, known as Peru's "First Port," the depth suggests it originated within the Nazca Plate subducting beneath the South American Plate.

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The earthquake of June 6 occurred 86 kilometers west of Callao and at a depth of 55 km, according to the latest report from the IGP.

Following the event, regional authorities from the National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) urged residents to maintain composure and locate designated safe zones both inside and outside their homes to minimize potential harm. They emphasized the importance of preparedness in a seismically active country like Peru.

Indeci also reminded citizens about the necessity of having an emergency backpack ready. Such kits should contain essential items for the initial days after a disaster, including hygiene products, a first-aid kit, non-perishable food and water, a battery-powered radio, flashlight, whistle, copies of important documents, and cash. Specific provisions for infants, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities are also recommended.

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Remember to have an emergency backpack ready to be prepared for a natural disaster.