Where was the epicenter of the earthquake in Peru?

According to the IGP, the epicenter was located south of the town of Chupaca in the province of the same name, about 300 kilometers east of the capital Lima, at a depth of 24 kilometers.

How many people died in the earthquake?

At least five people died according to official figures, and at least 21 others were injured. Authorities expect the casualty count to rise further.

What aid was sent to the disaster zone?

The Peruvian Ministry of Health set up a mobile medical care point and deployed a field hospital to the Junín region to treat the injured.

Peru Earthquake Magnitude 5.1: At Least Five Dead in Junín

Lima, July 19, 2026

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has killed at least five people in Peru, according to the Peruvian Geophysical Institute (IGP).

The IGP reported that the epicenter of the quake was located south of the town of Chupaca in the province of the same name, roughly 300 kilometers east of the capital Lima. The tremor struck at approximately 9:24 p.m. local time on Saturday evening. The epicenter was at a depth of 24 kilometers. The Junín region in the central highlands of the Andean country has been particularly affected.

Epicenter and Magnitude of the Quake

Peru's Geophysical Institute (IGP) registered the quake's magnitude at 5.1, while the US Geological Survey reported a magnitude of 5.5. According to the Geophysical Institute, twelve aftershocks have been recorded so far. The number of people missing remains unknown, according to civil protection authorities.

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