A strong magnitude-6.1 earthquake shook Peru’s northern coastal waters late Saturday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The tremor occurred at 9:51 p.m. local time near Chimbote – a port city known for its fishing industry and beach resorts 🏖️.
While Peru’s Geophysical Institute reported a slightly lower magnitude of 6.0, both agencies confirmed the quake originated 100 km below the ocean floor. No damage or injuries have been reported as of Sunday morning.
🌎 Why it matters: Peru sits on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ experiencing about 400 detectable earthquakes annually. This seismic activity comes just weeks after a 5.8-magnitude quake struck central Peru in November 2025.
Travelers planning visits to Ancash region beaches are advised to monitor local alerts. We’ll update this story as more details emerge. 📲
