Peru Located in Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Earth emits more than 85% of the energy it stores inside. It is important to know that the seismic activity in the Peruvian territory is caused by the subduction of the oceanic plate and the continental plate, which causes telluric movements of different magnitudes and high frequency. It must be understood that Peru is a region South American plateIt collides head on Nazca plate with a velocity of the order of 6 cm/yr.
For this great reason, The Institute of Geophysics of Peru (IGP) According to the company's report, it shows the number of earthquakes in the country every day, with nearly a thousand earthquakes recorded annually, many of which are felt by the population. Strong earthquakes in the country cause serious damage, but the main problem is not the natural phenomenon, but informal constructions and houses built on recognized high-risk soils.
So, below I will present the official information and safety recommendations of the IGP updated in real time regarding the latest earthquakes on May 1. National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI).
Tremors in Peru today, May 1 Live by IGP
It is important for Peruvian citizens to prevent the effects of tremors or earthquakes, and to be able to know details such as the exact time, earthquake and magnitude, reporting with the National Seismological Center (IGP) of the Institute of Geophysics (IGP). CENSIS), safety recommendations are issued in the same way National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI). Below, I'll tell you what the last jitter is.
What to do after an earthquake in Peru?
- Check for gas leaks that could cause a fire.
- Call emergency numbers: Firefighters 116, Red Cross (01) 2660481 and Mobile Emergency Medical Unit (SAMU) 106.
- Help the injured.
- Be aware of potential setbacks. Avoid being near earthquake affected houses.
- If you are near the ocean, stay away from the area until the possibility of a tsunami is eliminated.
What should be in an emergency bag?