A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck off the coast of Peru in South America early Wednesday morning, according to reports from Bloomberg citing the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred around 12:36 am local time, with its epicenter located approximately 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles) from the Atiquipa district in Peru, as reported by AFP.
Following the earthquake, concerns arose regarding the potential for tsunami waves along certain coastlines. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre initially indicated that there was no immediate threat. However, the center subsequently issued a warning, stating that waves of up to three meters were “possible along some coasts,” as reported by AFP.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and assessing the potential impact of the earthquake and any resulting tsunami waves. Further updates and information are expected to be released as they become available.
