LUCANAS PROVINCE, Ayacucho — A 6.7 magnitude quake occurred close to Tambo around midday Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor slammed at 18:00 UTC (13:00 local time), with its epicenter roughly 38 km northeast of Tambo and a depth of 99 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 75 reports via its online form from people who indicate they felt weak to light shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in cities like Lima and San Luis reported experiencing the quake.

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