7.3-value earthquake strikes off Peru

‪‪Earthquake‬, ‪Peru‬, ‪United States Geological Survey‬‬
Tsunami waves reaching 30 cm to 1m had been forecast for some coasts of Peru.




The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake with a initial value of 7.3 off Peru. There had been no immediate reports of casualties or harm.

The USGS says that the temblor struck forty two km south-southwest of Acari at 9.18 GMT (2.48 p.M. IST) on January 14 at a depth of 12.1 km. It wasn’t right now clean if a tsunami caution has been issued.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre stated that “dangerous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts”. A statement says that tsunami waves attaining 30 cm to 1m “above the tide degree are viable for some coasts of Peru”. It additionally says waves are forecast to be much less than 30 cm for the coasts of Chile.

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• ‪‪Earthquake‬, ‪Peru‬, ‪United States Geological Survey‬‬
• 7.3-value earthquake strikes off Peru
• Tsunami waves reaching 30 cm to 1m had been forecast for some coasts of Peru.