PICOTA PROVINCE, San Martin — A 6.0 magnitude quake slammed close to Picota on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 11:20 UTC (06:20 local time), a tremor rocked the region at a depth of 126 km, with its epicenter about 18 km southeast of Picota.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 15 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they experienced weak shaking. Residents in several cities — including Loja, Trujillo and Pucallpa — reported feeling the quake, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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