Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shakes Peru without leaving damage

Published at: 13/11/2026 02:30 PM

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 occurred this Friday in the province of Nasca, in the department of Ica, in southern Peru, according to the country's Geophysical Institute (IGP).

According to the agency's report, the earthquake occurred at 11:43 local time (16:43 GMT), had a depth of 32 kilometers and its epicenter was located 102 kilometers south of San Juan de Marcona, according to Sputnik.

The National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) noted that the earthquake had its epicenter in the sea and, despite its strong magnitude, was perceived mildly to moderately by the population. The entity also indicated that no material or human damage was reported, and that monitoring is being maintained in the area.

For its part, the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Peruvian Navy ruled out the occurrence of a tsunami after the event.

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