Observe: Map reveals the realm with a shake depth of three or better, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” although the earthquake could also be felt outdoors the areas proven. The New York Instances
A reasonably sturdy, 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck close to Lima, Peru on Sunday, in keeping with the US Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 11:35 a.m. Peru Customary Time about 14 miles southwest of Callao, Peru, knowledge from the company reveals.
As seismologists assessment obtainable knowledge, they could revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra data collected in regards to 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 knowledge is on the market, the corresponding maps and charts embody earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All occasions above are Peru Customary Time. Shake knowledge is as of Sunday, June 15 at 11:53 a.m. Peru Customary Time. Aftershocks knowledge is as of Sunday, June 15 at 9:06 p.m. Peru Customary Time.
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