Be aware: Map reveals the world with a shake depth of three or higher, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” although the earthquake could also be felt exterior the areas proven. The New York Occasions
A reasonably sturdy, 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck close to Lima, Peru on Sunday, in accordance with america Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 11:35 a.m. Peru Normal Time about 14 miles southwest of Callao, Peru, information from the company reveals.
As seismologists evaluation accessible information, they might revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra info collected concerning the earthquake might also immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are based mostly on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock information is obtainable, the corresponding maps and charts embrace earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All occasions above are Peru Normal Time. Shake information is as of Sunday, June 15 at 11:53 a.m. Peru Normal Time. Aftershocks information is as of Sunday, June 15 at 2:20 p.m. Peru Normal Time.
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