Peru: Magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurs in northern Ucayali Department at 23:05 March 27

A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred in northern Ucayali Department in Peru at around 23:05 March 27. The epicenter was about 53 km (33 miles) north-northeast of Pucallpa, Peru. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 147 km (91 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in northern Ucayali, southern Loreto, eastern San Martin, and eastern Huanuco departments in Peru and far western Acre and far southwestern Amazonas states in Brazil. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake, and significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light-to-moderate aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

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.