CANAS PROVINCE, Cusco — A 5.6 magnitude quake occurred near Checca on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The tremor jolted at 08:21 UTC (03:21 local time), with its epicenter about 5 km south-southwest of Checca and a depth of 111 km.
Did you feel it?
If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
Impact and estimated losses
The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.
Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and reinforced/confined masonry construction.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey