A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at 1 pm local time and was centered 38 kilometers northwest of the city of Upahuacho, located in the Parinacochas province of the Ayacucho region. The USGS reported that the earthquake had a depth of 66.7 kilometres.
The seismic event was felt across several regions in southern Peru, including Ica and Arequipa. Dust was reported floating in the air in Pausa following the tremor, but there were no immediate reports of structural damage or casualties resulting from the afternoon quake.
Peru frequently experiences seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. The country has a history of significant seismic events, notably a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in 2007 that struck a province in the Ica region and resulted in nearly 600 fatalities.
"Natural disasters and unexpected geological events remind us of the critical importance of business continuity planning and regional risk management. For businesses operating in seismically active zones like Peru's Pacific Ring of Fire, robust infrastructure and emergency preparedness are essential to mitigate operational disruptions and safeguard supply chains." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes
