Second magnitude 4.0 aftershock felt in Peru's Ayacucho region

A magnitude 4.0 aftershock rattled Peru's Ayacucho region on Thursday evening, striking the same district of Coracora that experienced a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake earlier in the day. The national seismological center reported the tremor occurred at 8:24 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located 26 kilometers north of Coracora at a depth of 108 kilometers. The aftershock registered an intensity of III-IV in Coracora.

The earlier, stronger earthquake, which struck at 1:00 p.m. local time, caused damage to homes, health facilities, and educational institutions. However, officials reported only two people were "affected" and no other serious consequences. Luis Vásquez, head of the National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci), stated that authorities were continuously monitoring the situation and gathering information.

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Until now, no damage to health or direct affectation to people has been reported by the earthquake, we hope the moment passes to have more real data.

Specialists attributed the limited damage from the 7.2 magnitude quake to its significant depth of 108 kilometers. The epicenter was identified 35 kilometers north of Coracora in the Ayacucho region. While the earthquake was strong, its deep origin prevented more widespread devastation.

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The new seismic movement was registered at 8:24 p.m. (01:24 GMT) with an epicenter 26 kilometers north of Coracora, in the province of Parinacochas, at a depth of 108 kilometers.