Peru: Magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurs near Ica Region at around 15:22 PET Oct. 28

Event

A magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurred near Peru's Ica Region at around 15:22 PET Oct. 28. The epicenter was about 61 km (38 miles) southwest of Santiago, Peru. The temblor occurred at a depth of about 9 km (5 miles), and moderate-to-strong shaking was probably felt in coastal areas near the epicenter, with light shaking felt elsewhere in the tremor zone. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; however, damage is possible in areas near the epicenter. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.