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The USGS raised the previous intensity rating shortly after the jolt struck 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles) from the Atikipa district. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, adding that tsunami waves were possible along some coasts.
Waves up to three metres are possible on some beaches
The USGS raised the previous intensity rating shortly after the jolt struck 8.8 kilometres (5.5 miles) from the Atikipa district. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, which initially said there was no threat, later warned that “waves of up to three metres are possible along some coasts”.
When did the earthquake happen?
This earthquake occurred today i.e. Friday at 11.06 am. The Peruvian government has not reported any casualties but a tsunami warning has been issued. The earthquake was felt in many areas of Peru. According to local information, people came out of their homes due to the earthquake tremor. Vehicles stopped on the road due to the tremor.
There was an earthquake on June 16 as well
Earlier, on June 16, an earthquake struck Peru. Its magnitude was recorded at 5.9. At present, there is no news of loss of life or property.