PARINACOCHAS PROVINCE, Ayacucho — A 6.7 magnitude quake occurred close to Aniso 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 31 km northwest of Aniso 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. 74 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they felt weak to light shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in several cities — including San Luis, Lima and Santa María — 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