Strong M7.0 earthquake hits southern Peru

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.0 hit southern Peru at 08:50 UTC on March 1, 2019. The agency is reporting a depth of 257.4 km (159.9 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. This earthquake can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability. 

The epicenter was located 21.1 km (13.1 miles) WNW of Munani (population 0), 25.9 km (16.1 miles) NNE of Azangaro (population 13 290), 54.5 km (33.9 miles) ENE of Ayaviri (population 19 310) and 73.5 km (45.7 miles) W of La Rinconada (population 29 678), Peru.

There are 790 000 people living within 100 km (62 miles) and 180 000 within 50 km (31 miles).


The USGS issued a green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

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.

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Bron: watchers.news 

 

A Major 7.0 #earthquake #Terremoto #Temblor near Azangaro #Peru Right Now #Bolivia No #tsunami Alert pic.twitter.com/VTaA0z50Qs

— Teacher From PR ???????????????? (@MaestroDEPR) 1 maart 2019

Very Powerful #earthquake M 7.0 - #Peru
2019-03-01 08:50:41 (UTC)14.684°S 70.127°W
257.4 km depth
Due to its depth no serious destruction of properties is anticipated pic.twitter.com/UyyLsgBmol

— johnnyho (@johnnyh92539958) 1 maart 2019