Strong M6.2 earthquake hits southern Peru

Strong M6.2 earthquake hits southern Peru

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit southern Peru at 12:11 UTC (07:11 LT) on December 20, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 93 km (58 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

New eruptive process at Ubinas volcano, alert level raised to Yellow, Peru

New eruptive process at Ubinas volcano, alert level raised to Yellow, Peru

The Ubinas volcano, located in the Moquegua Region of Peru, has entered a new phase of activity. The Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) and the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported the first ash emissions from the volcano on June 22, 2023, marking the start of a new eruptive process.

Peru grapples with worst dengue outbreak on record

Peru grapples with worst dengue outbreak on record

Peru, reeling from the devastating effects of recent nationwide floods, is now wrestling with its worst dengue outbreak on record. So far, the health crisis has resulted in nearly 200 deaths and at least 130 000 reported cases, a dramatic surge from the 63 100 cases recorded in the entire 2022.

Cyclone Yaku – Peru’s first cyclone in 40 years and El Niño Costero leave 54% of the country under a state of emergency

Cyclone Yaku – Peru’s first cyclone in 40 years and El Niño Costero leave 54% of the country under a state of emergency

In early March 2023, Peru was hit by Cyclone Yaku — the country’s first cyclone in 40 years. Its impact coincided with the beginning of the El Niño Costero phenomenon, extending the rainy season and leading to large-scale floods and landslides which forced the Government of Peru to declare a state of emergency in over half of the country. Heavy rains and flooding are expected to continue until June.

Cyclone Yaku hits Peru, leaving 6 people dead, 5 missing, and over 2 000 homes severely damaged

Cyclone Yaku hits Peru, leaving 6 people dead, 5 missing, and over 2 000 homes severely damaged

Peru has been hit hard by Cyclone Yaku over the past few days, with the country’s northern regions experiencing severe flooding and significant damage. The cyclone, which has caused at least six deaths, has been described by the director of civil defense, César Sierra, as an unusual phenomenon causing intensifying rains in the north.

Series of destructive landslides in Peru claim at least 40 lives, destroy 200 homes

Series of destructive landslides in Peru claim at least 40 lives, destroy 200 homes

At least 40 people have lost their lives and 200 houses have been swept away by a series of landslides caused by heavy rains in the Peruvian department of Arequipa. The landslides began on Sunday, February 5, 2023, and affected the town of Secocha and other localities in the province of Camaná.

Large rockslide buries 100 homes in Peru’s Ancash region

Large rockslide buries 100 homes in Peru’s Ancash region

A large rockslide hit the municipality of Chavín de Huántar, Huari Province of Peru’s Áncash region on June 30, 2022, affecting some 150 homes. The slide took place on the Cruz de Shallapa hill.

Very strong M7.2 earthquake hits southern Peru

Very strong M7.2 earthquake hits southern Peru

A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.2 hit southern Peru at 12:02 UTC on May 27, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 217.8 km (135 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.2 at a depth of 211 km (131 miles).

At least 60 homes buried after part of a hill collapses in northern Peru

At least 60 homes buried after part of a hill collapses in northern Peru

At least 60 homes were buried by a landslide in La Libertad, a mountainous area of northern Peru around 08:30 LT on March 15, 2022. At least 7 people are missing and there are fears there could be dozens buried under the rubble. The slide took place in the Cinco…