Peru Earthquake Today: Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Jolts Southern Coast As Residents Report Shaking, Epicentre In City of Camaná

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the coastal region of southern Peru on Sunday morning, producing noticeable tremors but causing no immediate reports of structural damage or casualties. The seismic event, monitored by international and domestic geological agencies, prompted some local residents to temporarily evacuate buildings whilst emergency personnel rapidly mobilised to assess critical infrastructure across the affected Arequipa region.

Peru Earthquake Today: Where Did The Earthquake Strike?

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 8:43 a.m. local time, with its epicentre situated approximately 18 kilometres southeast of the coastal city of Camaná in the Arequipa region. The international geological agency recorded the tremor at a depth of 44.9 kilometres.