Two Earthquakes Shake Chupaca, Peru, Days After Stronger Tremor

The province of Chupaca in Peru's Junín region experienced two earthquakes on Wednesday, July 22, with magnitudes of 3.5 and 3.6, according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).

The first tremor occurred at 11:15 a.m. with a magnitude of 3.6, a depth of 9 kilometers, and its epicenter located 17 kilometers south of Chupaca. It registered an intensity of III-IV on the Mercalli scale. Later, at 5:55 p.m., a second earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck the same province. This quake had a depth of 9 kilometers, with its epicenter 13 kilometers southwest of Chupaca, and registered an intensity of II-III.

These recent tremors follow a significant earthquake of magnitude 5.1 that hit the district of Chongos Bajo in Chupaca on Saturday, July 18. That stronger quake resulted in five deaths, over 20 injuries, and approximately 300 displaced individuals, along with considerable damage to homes and infrastructure.

Following the major earthquake, regional authorities conducted damage assessments and provided aid to affected families. While the tremors on Wednesday were of lower magnitude, the IGP continues to monitor seismic activity in the region, which is prone to earthquakes. Authorities are reminding residents to remain calm, identify safe zones, and maintain emergency preparedness kits, which should include essential items for the first few days after a disaster.