A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the coastal city of Callao, Peru on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 53.5 kilometers (33 miles), was reported felt by residents in the region.
The quake was centered approximately 23 kilometers (14 miles) west-southwest of Callao, a port city neighboring the Peruvian capital, Lima. There were no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage, although authorities continue to assess the situation.
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 5.6 – 23 km WSW of Callao, Peru https://t.co/snqA8PuiiT
— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) June 15, 2025
Series of Quakes Across Americas in Past Week
The Peruvian quake is the latest in a series of moderate to strong seismic events reported across the Americas in recent days.
On Wednesday, June 11, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded near Adak, Alaska at a depth of 27.1 kilometers (17 miles). The event followed another quake just a day earlier, when a 4.1-magnitude tremor struck near Skwentna, Alaska at a depth of 15.2 kilometers (9.4 miles).
Earlier in the week, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake was reported in Nevada on Monday, June 9, near the remote town of Rachel. That quake occurred at a shallow depth of 4.3 kilometers (2.8 miles).
Meanwhile, Colombia experienced a stronger 6.3-magnitude earthquake last Sunday, June 8, centered near Paratebueno at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), marking the largest quake in the region over the past week.
Officials Monitoring Aftershocks
Authorities in Peru and neighboring countries are continuing to monitor for aftershocks and assessing infrastructure. Peru is part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a region with frequent seismic activity due to tectonic plate movements.
No tsunami warnings have been issued related to the Callao earthquake, and air and port operations were not immediately disrupted, officials said.
(With inputs from agencies)
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