Maps: 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Peru

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Maps: 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Peru

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times

A major, 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean off Peru on Friday, according to the ******* States Geological Survey.

The temblor happened at 12:36 a.m. Peru time about 5 miles west of Atiquipa, Peru, data from the agency shows. Follow our coverage here.

As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.

Aftershocks in the region

An aftershock is usually a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same general area. Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.

Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles

Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations.

Source: ******* States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the

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scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Peru time. Shake data is as of Friday, June 28 at 1:53 a.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Friday, June 28 at 11:06 a.m. Eastern.

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