2025 Chimbote earthquake

2025 Chimbote earthquake
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2025 Chimbote earthquake is located in Peru
2025 Chimbote earthquake
2025 Chimbote earthquake is located in South America
2025 Chimbote earthquake
UTC time2025-12-28 02:51:50
ISC event644879848
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date27 December 2025 (2025-12-27)
Local time21:51:50 PET (UTC-5)
Magnitude6.2 Mw (USGS)[1]
6.0 (IGP)[2]
Depth66.4 kilometres (41.3 mi) (USGS)[3]
51 kilometres (32 mi) (IGP)[4]
Epicenter9°05′S 79°11′W / 9.09°S 79.19°W / -9.09; -79.19
67 km west of Chimbote, Ancash Region, Peru[4]
Areas affectedAncash Department, La Libertad Department, and Lima Department
Max. intensityMMI V (Moderate)
Casualties53 injuries

On December 27, 2025, at 21:51:50 PET (02:51 UTC on December 28), an earthquake measuring Mw 6.2 according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and 6.0 according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP)[3][4] hit northern Peru. The epicenter was located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 67 km west of Chimbote in the Ancash Department of northern coastal Peru.[4]

Impact

The earthquake was felt strongly across northern and central Peru, from Piura Department in the north to the Lima metropolitan area in the south, registering V (Moderate) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale in Chimbote.[5] It followed a magnitude 4.8 foreshock near Supe the previous day.[6] The Peruvian Navy's Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation ruled out any tsunami threat.[7]

The quake caused widespread panic, with residents evacuating buildings.[8] Significant damage was reported in Chimbote and nearby areas, including:

  • Cracks, fallen tiles, and structural issues at Hospital La Caleta in Chimbote.[9]
  • Damage to a health center and supermarkets such as Plaza Vea.[10]
  • Several adobe houses destroyed or damage.[11]
  • Rockfalls on the Coishco bridge along national route PE-1N.[12]
  • Damage to a religious temple and a school in La Libertad Department.[12]

Power outages occurred in Chimbote, and phenomena such as triboluminescence were observed.[13] At least 53 people were injured across the affected regions, primarily in Áncash and La Libertad, with some requiring hospitalization.[14]

Several aftershocks followed, including one of magnitude 5.1 on December 28.[15]

Reactions

The earthquake interrupted live broadcasts by journalists and streamers, who urged viewers to remain calm.[16] Peruvian president José Jerí posted on X calling for calm among the population.[17]

Authorities from the Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil (INDECI) and regional emergency centers conducted assessments and emphasized preparedness.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "M 6.2 - 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  2. ^ "Reporte Sísmico IGP/CENSIS/RS 2025-0829". Instituto Geofísico del Perú. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  3. ^ a b "M 6.2 - 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  4. ^ a b c d "Reporte Sísmico IGP/CENSIS/RS 2025-0829". Instituto Geofísico del Perú. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  5. ^ "Instituto Geofísico del Perú: sismo de magnitud 6.0 fue percibido desde Piura hasta Lima". Andina. 2025-12-27. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  6. ^ "Último temblor en Lima: estas son las zonas donde se sintió el sismo de magnitud 4.8". Infobae. 2025-12-27. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  7. ^ "Temblor en Perú hoy: sismo de magnitud 6.0 en Chimbote alarmó a limeños". Andina. 2025-12-27. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  8. ^ "Videos y fotos del fuerte sismo de 6.0 en Chimbote: terror, angustia y negocios afectados". Infobae. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  9. ^ "Sismos en Perú EN VIVO: último reporte del IGP, balance de heridos y daños en Chimbote y La Libertad". Infobae. 2025-12-29. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  10. ^ "Fuerte sismo de 6.0 en Chimbote: daños y gran susto". América TV. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  11. ^ "Viviendas dañadas y heridos en La Libertad dejó sismo de magnitud 6,0 registrado en Áncash". La República. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  12. ^ a b c "REPORTE COMPLEMENTARIO N.° 13860 - SISMO DE MAGNITUD 6.0 CON EPICENTRO EN EL MAR A 67 KM AL O DE CHIMBOTE - ANCASH". INDECI. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  13. ^ "Sismos en Perú EN VIVO: último reporte del IGP, balance de heridos y daños en Chimbote y La Libertad". Infobae. 2025-12-29. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  14. ^ "Sismo de 6,0 en Chimbote dejó 53 heridos en La Libertad y Áncash, y provocó daños en hospitales". La República. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  15. ^ "Evento Registrado - Instituto Geofísico del Perú". IGP. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  16. ^ "Streamer fue sorprendida por el fuerte temblor de 6.0 en plena transmisión en vivo". Infobae. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  17. ^ "Ciudadana brinda testimonio tras sismo de magnitud 6.0 en Chimbote". Exitosa Noticias. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
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