TREMOR IN CUSCO. An earthquake alarmed the Cusqueños minutes after 2:30 a.m. in the early morning of this Saturday, April 16. According to official data from the IGP, the telluric movement had a magnitude of 3.6 degrees and its epicenter was located in Andahuaylillas - Quispincanchi
The report from the Geophysical Institute of Peru indicates that the earthquake occurred 2 km southwest of Andahuaylillas, Quispincanchi-Cusco at a depth of 13 kilometers.
So far, local authorities at the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci) have not yet reported personal or material damage due to the earthquake that occurred this morning on Saturday, April 16.
What to do in the event of an earthquake?
- Keep calm and go to established safety zones.
- Attend and be aware of minors, seniors and people with different abilities.
- Get away from windows, exterior doors, walls, mirrors and glass.
- Distance yourself from electrical cables and poles on the street.
- Finally, the regional authorities of the Indeci ask to remain calm and to locate safe areas inside and outside the home to avoid damage.
- One of the implements to keep on hand are the emergency backpack with masks, tools, alcohol, canned basic foods, portable radio, etc.
- In addition, they advise having an emergency backpack that contains tools, portable radio and non-perishable canned basic foods.
- Take into account that Peru is located in the area called the Pacific Belt of Fire, where approximately 85% of the world's seismic activity is recorded.
EMERGENCY BACKPACK IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKE
The so-called rescue backpack or emergency backpack must have basic elements to face the first day of a crisis in an emergency after an earthquake.
- First aid kit.
- Hygiene items: antibacterial gel, toilet paper (2 units), hand and face towels (4 units) and wet cloths.
- Food: Canned food (2 units minimum), packs of water cookies, still bottled water (2 liters) and chocolate bar (2 units).
- Coat: Fleece blankets (2 pieces), slippers.
- Money: Coins
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