ICA, Ica — A 5.8 magnitude quake occurred close to Pampa de Tate at midday on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 17:57 UTC (12:57 local time). It occurred at a depth of 59 km with the epicenter roughly 19 km east of Pampa de Tate. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.9 but later downgraded to 5.8.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. 28 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they felt moderate shaking. Residents reported experiencing the quake in multiple cities, including Lima, San Luis, Pisco and Subtanjalla based on 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