Earthquake in Peru today, Tuesday August 22: Latest aftershocks in the country, according to the IGP | Tremors in Peru | Peru

In this note we present the latest reports Earth quake Filed in Peru, this Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Our country “Pacific Ring of Fire”, so-called convergence zones are located, which are the boundaries of tectonic plates colliding with each other, creating subduction processes that are introduced under the continents, creating large-scale earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth. required by indeci.

The agency is responsible for keeping a record of every earthquake that occurs in the country Geophysical Institute of Peru (PGI). Likewise, it provides official information through its social media accounts every time an earthquake occurs.

For today’s earthquake report, On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, you can Click here.

Why is Peru considered a seismic zone?

Peru is considered a highly seismic country due to the dynamics and plate subduction process of each of the tectonic units in the interior of the continent.

What are the seismic zones in Peru?

According to Indesi, Peru’s coastal zone is at high risk due to the high frequency of earthquakes.

“During the past 500 years of history, all the cities near the coastal zone have been affected by earthquakes to a lesser or greater extent. At the same time, depending on the morphology of its coasts, tsunamis are present in specific areas with greater intensity”, it states in an official statement.