A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.2 shook the coast of central Peru on Friday, but despite initial tsunami warnings, the threat has subsided. The quake, centered near the Atiquipa district, was felt in Lima and much of the southern and central coast, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. While there are no reported fatalities, authorities are evaluating the extent of the damage.
A powerful 6.5-magnitude undersea earthquake struck Indonesia’s West Java province on Saturday night, sending tremors across the region. The quake, with its epicenter located 151 kilometers southwest of Garut Regency at a depth of 10 kilometers, was felt in the capital, Jakarta, and several other provinces. The earthquake did not trigger any tsunami alerts, but it serves as a reminder of Indonesia’s vulnerability to seismic activity due to its position on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
