Check the epicenter and magnitude of the most recent tremor that occurred in Peruvian territory, and you can also learn about other telluric movements. Definitely, Peru is a country where they occur earthquakes Frequently, in some cases they are felt immediately but in the vast majority it goes unnoticed by the population. However, that all depends on the epicenter and how close you are. To learn more about it, Depor has prepared this note with information on the earthquakes that occurred in the country during the month of August, according to the report sent and published by the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).
Why are there earthquakes in Peru?
This occurs because the country, like Chile, Japan and others, is located in an area known as the Circle of Fire of the Pacific Ocean, an area that concentrates 85% of the world’s seismic activity. For this reason, it is very common for earthquakes to occur in Peru, so it is only important to be prepared.