An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck the coastal area of southern Peru today, and authorities report there is no damage or casualties.
The US Geological Survey stated that the quake occurred at 8:43 a.m. local time, with the epicenter 18 kilometers southeast of the city of Camana in the Arequipa department, at a depth of 44.9 kilometers.
The Peruvian Center for Emergency Operations stated on social media that local residents experienced the shaking as “mild to moderate” and that the risk of a tsunami has been ruled out.
Peru is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes are frequent; the article also recalls recent stronger tremors in the region, including earthquakes of magnitude 6.7 in August and 5.5 in July, as well as a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake in Panama on Friday.
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