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An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 was recorded at Ucayali on Wednesday night at 19:24, without causing any casualties or material damage, reported the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).
According to the IGP, the epicenter of this telluric movement was recorded 51 km north-west of Atalaya, Ucayali, and 135 kilometers deep.
Date and local time: 28/11/2018 19:24:18
Magnitude: 4.0
Depth: 135km
Latitude: -10.54
Length: -74.19
Reference: 51 km northwest of Atalaya, Atalaya – Ucayali
Map: https://t.co/ZAZpQlQQmb– Earthquake Peru IGP (@Sismos_Peru_IGP) November 29, 2018
In case of earthquake, the authorities of Indeci recommend to act calmly and to have identified the safe areas inside and outside the house , to avoid bodily injury too serious.
They also warned against a backpack containing tools, a portable radio and non-perishable canned staples.
Peru is located in the area of the Pacific Ring of Fire, where about 85% of the world's seismic activity is recorded.
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