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2 Minute Tremor with Earthquake Characteristics Felt Across Peru

(LIP-ir) -- A strong tremor, with characteristics of an earthquake shook up Lima and other regions in Peru for 2 minutes straight, causing panic among citizens which darted out of homes and businesses.

Currently it is not known the intensity of the tremor, but at least 3 episodes were counted.

Movement began at 6:40 p.m. causing cars to jump and shattering windows of some downtown Lima buildings. According to early reports, the tremor, compared by some to an earthquake, was felt in regions such as Pucallpa, Iquitos and Contamana. It was also felt in cities such as Arequipa, Trujillo and Cajamarca.

Casualties have not been reported yet.

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# Carol says :
15 August, 2007 [ 19:31 ]

It was awful  thought the walls were falling :(

# Jed says :
15 August, 2007 [ 19:44 ]

We got some pretty good sway action on our apartment over in Cusco...I starting getting sea sick

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 19:52 ]

Luckily the movement came over such a long period. The same force over 30 seconds would have been disasterous.

# Lee Jones says :
15 August, 2007 [ 19:57 ]

My Peruvian wife is there, she is stuck there because of dishonest people, and because of ridiculous immigration laws.  We have 30 million illegals here and we have not been able to get her here legally as of this time.  She called me, hysterical, and halfway through the call, the call dropped.  I have not been able to call back, or even send a text message.  How's THAT for tying to do things the "proper" way???  She said "everything is destroyed, there is glass everywhere, and people are crazy".  She also could not locate her 16year old daughter, who was riding the public transportation when the temblor hit.  Anybody have suggestions for me?  As to how to get her here - legally or otherwise (trying to do it the legal way got us absolutely NOWHERE).  ACLU, where are you???

# Chris says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:01 ]

Can anyone report on the current status of Machu Picchu and Sacsaywaman? I understand that scientist reported that an earthquake this size could destroy Machu Picchu due to landslides. 2 minutes at Richter 7.5 - my God!

# Scott says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:07 ]

Not seeing any real damage here in Lima, just some broken glass.  Just had a small aftershock.  People seem panicked but at least speaking for the Miraflores area things don't look very bad, we didn't even lose power.

# Jed says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:09 ]

I believe Machu Picchu is fine.  It wasn't that strong here in this area and it wasn't a full 2 minutes... 2 or 3 bursts over that time.  Enough to be serious up near Lima but not so much here.

# Chris says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:14 ]

Lee Jones - Contact the American Red Cross to have them help you make contact with her. There are Amatuer Radio  (HAM Radio) operators that they deal with here in USA and even in Peru that can get a message through. They also use the MARS Network from the US Military.

Regarding immigration. If you have a computer go to http://www.uscis.gov and do some serious research on this matter. Being that you are an American and you two are legally married in US eyes, and were legally living together before her deporatation - this should have had some bearing on her staying. You might also find a person or company that's willing to support her via a work visa. She could stay for awhile that way but would eventually have to go back. Work on going through with citizenship application. I know its a major hassle but as long as she has a clean criminal record in Peru and with InterPol and is not on any watch lists she should be able to make some progress.

If she has access to a Internet computer that she is allowed to download software too (not the library or Internet Cafe) she could go to http://www.skype.com and you two could make PC to PC calls. With Skype you can make International calls to regular phones too. However, if the earthquake has taken out the fiber optic lines in Peru (QWEST) for the Internet then there's not much use in doing Skype.

Red Cross can find her and help you make contact with her. Go to you local ARC office. They can get people in Peru to look for her and get a status on everyone in your family there. Here's their website: http://www.redcross.org/

Chris

# Sky says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:16 ]

The worst part was in Pisco, Lima is fine, just some broken glasses. We did not lost power and everything look ok.

# Sheri says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:16 ]

My son is in Lima.  He texted me 10 minutes after the first quake and then about 40 minutes later.  He said there is some damage and that most of the country felt it -- doesn't think there were any deaths.  A bit scary he said.

# Steph says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:21 ]

Hi we have an office in San Isidro. Does anyone know how that area is? Do they have power?

Thanks

# Kristen Light says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:23 ]

Does anyone know how badly Arequipa has been affected? 

# Chris says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:29 ]

Lee Jones - it just occured to me (duh!) that the people here are in Peru! So the Internet lines are NOT down there. Also maybe some of these nice people might be able to look her up for you and get a message through? I don't recommend giving out her cell phone number here. Try and get an email conversation with one of these Peruvian folks. Using AOL IM or other IM is more private. Maybe she can get on a Internet Cafe computer and get a free Yahoo.cm account and you two can communicate that way. She would have to check her messages on a routine daily schedule like every half a day at noon and 6PM or something.

Try investing into a sattellite phone for her for better coms with her. They run just under $1,000 and <$2.00 a minute. Well worth the price for emergency coms in spotty areas like ocean, mountains, deserts, and jungles. Or you two can get Ham radios, antennas, and licenses.

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:33 ]

Steph, San Isidro is powered, people seam fine. Only areas in Lima to be worried about are the centre, Barranco, Rimac and Callao (old houses), and La Punta being evactuated as a precaution (Tsunami).

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:36 ]

Lee Jones, , Chris,

The celluar nextworks are down and busy, most fixed-line phones are working but dropped out for several minutes, most are now busy. Internet is up.

# Juanita Otto says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:39 ]

HI,
I have a LOT of family in Lima, Baranco in particular. Does anyone have an idea of the situation in this area?

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:49 ]

Problems in the city of ICA. 17 have been reported killed as a church roof collapsed (Church Luren). The city is without power.

# Etheldes says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:49 ]

Does anyone have news from Ollantaytambo or Aguascalientes?

# Lee Jones says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:49 ]

Chris, thanks much for your suggestions. She wasn't deported, she hasn't been able to leave. We did EVERYTHING the "Legal" way.  Well, not the place to discuss this.  Condensed version - thieving Peruvial lawyer who volunteered his "services" - you can likely figure out the rest.

I'm sure that when the communication lines calm down, I'll be able to contact her, right now everybody is in a panic.  My worry now is the possible tsunami - she lives less than a half a mile from the beach.

# Lee Jones says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:53 ]

Peruvial???  I meant Peruvian, sorry.

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:55 ]

Lee Jones, where does she live? Less than half of the city's coast is vulnerable to Tsunamis. La Punta Callao is being evacuated as a precaution, but its quite unlikely that anything will happen.

# Lee Jones says :
15 August, 2007 [ 20:58 ]

Hi Stuart,
She lives in Chorillos - it's about 5 miles south of downtown Lima.  I saw a story somewhere just a few minutes ago that said there were tsunami warnings, but didn't say exactly what areas. 

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:02 ]

Chorrillos is mostly without power, but phones are working. Chorrillos has low laying areas, so not sure what the Tsunami risk is. La Punta, Callao is very very low-laying is apparently is always evacuated as a precaution. So far there seems to be no real worry of a Tsunami.

# Kristen says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:03 ]

How far is Arequipa from the epicenter?  I have a friend that is there staying with a host family.  She doesn't speak the language, and I am concerned that there is severe damage to that area.  Can anyone give me an update??

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:06 ]

Kristen,
Arequipa is further than Lima. The force seems to be been felt most towards the north, as far away as Colombia they are saying. All of Ecuador and northern Peru are reported to have felt in.
No reports of problems in Arequipa yet.

# Jacob Rivers says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:07 ]

I got news about it minutes after first tremor, was unable to reach my baby mother for atleast 10 -15 minutes, power is still running in La Molina Peru, just lil damages, fallen objects she said, everyone is scared and shocked. Just like myself just hearing the news

# Lee Jones says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:08 ]

Ok, but just last year, that big tsunami that killed thousands in Thailand?  They didn't get the warning.  Peru is a third world country where they totally don't have their stuff together.  My worry is that they will not get a warning out if there actually IS a tsunami.  Chorillos is a very low lying area.

# Esther says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:09 ]

Spoke briefly with Mother in law in Callao, she is leaving as soon as possible... lots of panic is what it sounds like.  The phone call was made a few minutes ago, and then cut in the middle of the call.

My sister in law was getting into a taxi, right at the time of the first quake, and narrowly missed some large metal pieces of a building miss her.  Sounds like the pieces were not big enough to kill, but cause serious damage.

Best to keep all peruvian people in the Lima/quake area in our prayers!

# enriquedoria says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:11 ]

hey, ther
How is the situation in Lima

# enriquedoria says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:15 ]

Somebody could call 5646160 and ask for my mom
Thanks
ENRIQUE

P.D. HER NAME IS AURORA

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:16 ]

The morro solar protects part of Chorrillos, parts of Chorrillos are on relatively high ground...

# MV says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:17 ]

Any new news on Lima, I have lots of family there.   Has there been any news of injuries or deaths?

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:17 ]

Six have been killed in Pisco.

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:22 ]

MV, Lima seems to have been spared the worst. Currently no news of deaths. Minor injuries and people passing out have been reported.

# Chris says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:27 ]

FROM: http://earthquake.usgs.gov
"The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU, about 45 km (25 miles) west-northwest of Chincha Alta or about 145 km (90 miles) south-southeast of Lima at 5:40 PM MDT, Aug 15, 2007 (6:40 PM local time in Peru). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. There have been reports of damage in the Lima area. A tsunami warning and watch has been issued for the Pacific coast of South and Central America. For information about tsunamis, contact the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at http://tsunami.gov."

I see Cusco is hit pretty hard. Any updates from there?

FROM: Tsunami.gov

"To: U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and British Columbia coastal regions
From: NOAA/NWS/West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Cente
 (Experimental Web Product)
Subject: Final Tsunami Advisory #4 issued 08/15/2007 at 7:15PM PDT

The Tsunami Advisory for residents along the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska coast is ended. NO tsunami watch or warning is in effect for these areas.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach, Hawaii has concluded its investigation of this event and is issuing a final message for areas outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. Refer to the PTWC message for further information about the effects of this event.

A tsunami has been observed on a deep ocean pressure sensor off northern Chile. Reports from Chile indicate that a destructive tsunami was not observed in Chile. The tsunami is not expected to threaten the U.S. west coast, British Columbia, or Alaska. Based on the earthquake location, magnitude, historic tsunami records, and observed tsunami effects, a damaging tsunami IS NOT expected along the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska coasts. Some of these areas may experience non-damaging sea level changes.

At 4:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time on August 15, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 7.9 occurred near the coast of Peru. "


Chris

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:30 ]

Cusco has not been reported to have been hit hard.

# Frank says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:32 ]

Reported in the local news in Lima...17 dead and 70 hurt in Ica.  Im in the airport in Lima Peru watching the news.  Many cieling tiles fell here, but no cracked glass or real damage that any of us can see.  It was a real experience though.     

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:33 ]

President Alan Garcia, speaking now, has reports of up to 70 dead in the Ica region.

# Lee Jones says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:37 ]

From CNN:

"The quake also prompted a tsunami warning for Peru, as well as Chile, Ecuador and Colombia.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also issued a tsunami watch for Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico and Honduras."

"A Chilean buoy about 440 miles from the quake site recorded a wave surge of about a foot afterward. That foot could grow exponentially in shallower water, however, as it approaches shore, CNN meteorologist Chad Myers said."

# Solangel says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:37 ]

My prayers go out to all those affected by the earth quake. If anyone knows of any information coming out of Miraflores,please keep us informed. It would be greatly appreciated.

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:42 ]

President Alan Garcia has complained about Telefonica's bare minimum investment in Peruvian telephony, leaving phones cut off in peoples hour of need. He states, sensibly, that in an earthquake zone phones need to be make earthquake proof.

# Lee Jones says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:44 ]

From Fox News:

A tsunami warning was issued for South America's Pacific coast based on the strength of the quake.

The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued "an expanding regional tsunami warning and watch for parts of the Pacific located closer to the earthquake," as well as a tsunami advisory for the Hawaii.

The center said it did not know if a tsunami had been generated.

The center said, however, that a wave impact of undetermined strength was expected to hit Hawaii at about 2:14 a.m local time, or 8:14 a.m. EST.

The center also issued a tsunami warning for South America's central Pacific coast, based on the strength of the quake, the Associated Press reported.

# Chris says :
15 August, 2007 [ 21:52 ]

Stuart - I see by USGS stats that only 2 people in Cusco reported into them and they characterized it as "moderate" as I guess it was unusual for them. It appears that Chincha Alta and Ica Peru was closest to epicenter as it was only 25 miles west out in the ocean? Is that correct? Wasn't there a 2nd and 3rd  Richter 5.9 1 and 2-hours later?

Here is the coordinates of the epicenter of the 7.9: 13.322°S x 76.508°W

# ASB/NLL says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:08 ]

Any word on effect on Iquitos, Ceiba Tops, Clinics? Thanks.

# Silvia says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:12 ]

My parents are down in Arequipa and everywhere I look on the internet there is varying reports about how bad the quake was...  Does anyone know the situation in Arequipa??

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:13 ]

Chris, yes people in Cusco do not seem to have been effected much.

Chinca, Ica, Pisco are apparently in bad condition. 70 dead, many more hurt. Latest info suggest eipcenter was just off the Chicha coast.
2 earthquakes 7.9 then 7.5 hit one after another. The Ica region is still feeling aftershocks.

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:17 ]

ASB/NLL,

Effects felt across all Peru. Even as far as Iquitos. All of Ecuador felt it.

All,

Still heard nothing from Arequipa. For such a large city, that suggests all is fine.

# Norah Dickson says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:17 ]

Hello, family are in Pisco, as far as I know. They travelled there from Lima on Monday. They are Phil and Heather. if anybody hears of them, please let me know, and ask them to phone home. Hope everyone is safe.

# Fred says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:17 ]

We have an office in San Isidro can any one tell me how things are down there? I havent been able to get a hold of anyone down there i have tried email cellphones and land lines

# Heather says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:18 ]

My daughter is in Cusco and just called to say she is fine.  They did not really know that anything had happened. They had traveled up to Machu Pichu today and did not feel anything there either.

# norah says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:22 ]

is anyone able to phone into Pisco? By mobile or landline? Is there a major problem with phones with the earthquake?  How about email? Has the tsunami warning been taken off?

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:23 ]

Large aftershocks still hitting Ica.

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:25 ]

Norah,
Thanks to Telefonica, communication is still terrible through the country. It seems most of Ica region is without power.

# Scott says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:26 ]

I have friends and relatives in machu picchu right now and they will be flying out of Lima--are there any updates on damage to maccu picchu? What is the condition of the airport in Lima, any reports?

# Scott says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:26 ]

I have friends and relatives in machu picchu right now and they will be flying out of Lima--are there any updates on damage to maccu picchu? What is the condition of the airport in Lima, any reports?

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:30 ]

Scott,
The Cusco region wasn't severely affected.

# RAH_in_AZ says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:31 ]

Any updates on Cusco? I have a sister there on her honeymoon. Can't get in touch with her ... freakin out.

# norah says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:32 ]

Thanks Stuart, I will keep trying them. And keep on this site, and their email. Take care. Norah

# RAH_in_AZ says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:33 ]

Got the update. Thanks Stuart. Can u keep us updated on Cusco?

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:33 ]

Some of the beautiful buildings of the Barrios Altos have partially collapsed. Many people in the area will be without a home tonight.

# scott says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:37 ]

thank you Stuart.

Does anyone know of another source to get realtime information on the events in Lima? I am trying to find out which hotel my parents are staying in Lima, and desperately trying to find information about the conditions. 

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:38 ]

RAH_in_AZ,

Cusco seems fine and will most likely remain that way. If your sister happens to by flying out tomorrow, there will likely be disruption.

# norah says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:42 ]

Hi just had phone call from Heather's mother. They are both ok, but she could not make out where they were. Good luck to you all. Thanks for info. i will keep looking in, to see how you are getting on. XX Thanks to Ann, I think, who informed me phones were bad/

# RAH_in_AZ says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:47 ]

Thanks so much Stuart. You've put me at ease.

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:52 ]

Mobile hospital on route to Ica, where reports suggest hospitals may be damaged.

# Randy says :
15 August, 2007 [ 22:55 ]

Sounds like phone service is getting better, and my Mother in law is not leaving Callao, and now officials are stating the tsunami is not expected to occur.  

We are watching Peruvian TV, and a recent released video from Tourists in ICA, is now being shown.  Lots and lots of people in nthe streets, while the quake was occurring.  Looks all emergency people are working as hard as possible to restore calm and help to those in need.

# Eliana says :
15 August, 2007 [ 23:01 ]

Hi, does anyone know if phone lines are still down in Ica?

# Eliana says :
15 August, 2007 [ 23:02 ]

I'm in New York..the Bronx to be exact..anyone have any idea what channel I could watch to get more in depth info from Peru?

# scott says :
15 August, 2007 [ 23:25 ]

Eliana... i doubt you have access to this channel in NY, but i hear "channel N" is a good source

# Stuart says :
15 August, 2007 [ 23:47 ]

The panamericana sur in and around Pisco, Ica, Chincha is blocked by panicked people trying to travel in all directions.

The careterra central is blocked by fallen rocks.

# J says :
15 August, 2007 [ 23:55 ]

I need exact stats on the state of  Arequipa. I have some1 very special to me down their and i cant seem to get through. Someone. Let me know how it is. down their.

# Mariana says :
15 August, 2007 [ 23:56 ]

Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN has been doing a good job at reporting accurate stuff.Please try http://www.rpp.com.pe/audios/0.php this is live radio in lima (spanish) and you hear people calling in to the radio show that have actually expirienced last nights tragedy.

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 00:01 ]

J, many have stated that Arequipa is fine. Read above for more.

# J says :
16 August, 2007 [ 00:03 ]

I understand that. but is their a chance it felt any after shocks?

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 00:10 ]

There are always chances of aftershocks, and even another full unrelated earthquake. There always is and always was.
Current information regarding todays earthquake is that Arequipa is fine.

# ASB/NLL says :
16 August, 2007 [ 00:34 ]

Just heard from our people east of Iquitos at the Clinic on the Amazon across from Ceiba Tops. They said they were in the jungle and did not notice anything. They are leaving for Lima tomrrow. They can;t get news where they are. They want to know if the airport in Lima is open. Thanks.

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 00:37 ]

Internal flights are currently canceled. Don't know if this will be revised.

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 00:38 ]

 A hotel and other buildings in Paracas have collapsed.

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 00:44 ]

Detailed news of the Pisco-Chincha-Ica area is still difficult to get. Various news networks are pretty much saying there won't be detailed news for a while yet (Thanks Telefonica).

A citizen in Paracas says several buildings have collapsed.

In Ica alone, 400 are now reported injured.

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 00:54 ]

Mayor of Callao, Felix Moreno has reported more damage to Callao than first thought. Callao is suffering from sea swells flooding homes and streets, idiots committing crimes, and houses that are possibly unstable.

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 00:59 ]

120 buses full of people are stuck on roads in the Ica region.

# J says :
16 August, 2007 [ 01:05 ]

How r the coastal regions. Like the beaches and what not.

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 01:09 ]

J,
Waves roughly 6cm higher than normal. Swells causing small amounts of flooding in Callao.

# Lisa says :
16 August, 2007 [ 01:19 ]

ASB/NLL - I don't know if this helps you but my mom flew out of Lima airport tonight enroute to Los Angeles. On the way to the airport, I was told that there were parts of the city where certain roads were closed and streets where there was no lighting at all. The airport tonight was overflowing with people (probably stranded). It seems that the international flights at this point in time are still on schedule.

# J says :
16 August, 2007 [ 01:40 ]

Looo k at this map

http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/shake/ous/STORE/X2007gbcv/ciim_display.html

IT says a that their was some indicated intensity in Arequipa. indicating that the above mentione dit being "fine" might not be entirly credible.

# andrea says :
16 August, 2007 [ 04:14 ]

Hi everyone, anyone has news about Cajamarca??? my sister's there and i haven't hear from her.

# Nick Quartey says :
16 August, 2007 [ 06:49 ]

Hi everyone & Andrea, my brother is also in Cajamarca - his name is Robin Quartey-Papafio

Does anyone have any news?

Thanks,
Nick Quartey
nick.quartey@briggs.uk.com
nickqp@hotmail.co.uk

# Chris says :
16 August, 2007 [ 07:04 ]

For up to the minute Google News reports go to: Peru Earthquakes

When you arrive there click on whatever news story catches your eye. If you need more up to the minute reports just press the [F5] key at the top of your keyboard to make your screen refresh. Only do this at the Google News screen this will bring you to.

So far the news services are report 300+ fatalities!

# Chris says :
16 August, 2007 [ 07:36 ]

For those of you that can understand Spanish and have Windows Media Player loaded and in some case Real Media Player loaded you can listen to the local Peru radio stations broadcasting live here: Live Peru Radio Stations

# Lynne says :
16 August, 2007 [ 07:50 ]

I have a college daughter volunteering in Ayacucho who cell phoned right after the quake.  She thought all was fine (land lines out) but the quake was felt and dizzying.  Any news to the status of the airports...both flights within and out of Peru??

# Juan Blake says :
16 August, 2007 [ 08:43 ]

International flights are shut down. Only emergency inbound air traffic allowed in at this time.

# RAH_in_AZ says :
16 August, 2007 [ 10:23 ]

Just heard from my sister out of Cusco. She says she felt a slight sway -- and that everyone there is OK.

# mirabel says :
16 August, 2007 [ 10:23 ]

Still trying to get ANY information on my Uncle-Padre Alfonso who was living beside one of the churches in Pisco.  We have not heard anything, and are getting extremely worried. Does anyone have ANY information??

# R Kithil says :
16 August, 2007 [ 10:32 ]

Intl inbound tel calls to Cuzco are being received OK. Outbound
telcalls not working. Tel system overloaded. I am using SMS
(text messaging) on cell phone to correspond w/ wife and
daughter in Cuzco. Readers please advise air traffic situation
at Jorge Chavez, both domestic and intl. Thanks.

# snoopy says :
16 August, 2007 [ 10:34 ]

What is the name of the church?? There is a report on the church of Señor de Luren and San Clemente which collapsed yesterday evening, reports say that people were in these churches at the moment of the quake, they are still looking for survivors and casualties. 

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 10:39 ]

I just saw a yellow church in Pisco on TV. The roof has been mostly cleared off the floor, so in this particular church we can say no-one is trapped.

# Mirabel says :
16 August, 2007 [ 10:42 ]

Snoopy, still attempting to get confirmation on the name of the church, the only thing confirmed is that there was mass usually every evening at around 7pm. My uncle would go through a hallway connecting the house to the church and say mass.

# snoopy says :
16 August, 2007 [ 10:52 ]

I have more information, unfortunatelly, According to el comercio newspaper, Authorities in Pisco have reported that there are 14 dead in San Clemente Church and other five in the Church of San Francisco de Asis, this is  in pisco, I’m still looking for further details, god bless your family and every peruvian family…

# John says :
16 August, 2007 [ 11:09 ]

I have been in contact with the United States Southern Command Center in Florida. I was told by a public affairs officer that the USNS Hospital Ship Comfort which just left Peru days ago is in Equador and is standing by for a possible return to Peru to provide medical aid. In addition JTF Bravo located in Honduras is also standing by. I was told that the only thing keeping this aid from coming to Peru is a formal request for these services. Please someone in the Peruvian government request this aid. It is there just waiting. The U.S. does not want to coming charging into your country without a request. Just request it. 

# Jan says :
16 August, 2007 [ 11:20 ]

My son and his friends have been climbing Machu Picchu since Tuesday, so no word available from him. He will hopefully be able to get back to Cusco today. Does anyone have updated info on problems in Machu Picchu or Cusco?  Thank you....

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 11:24 ]

It seems that in Callao 3 are confirmed dead. A newborn baby, a person who wasn't able to be provided with oxygen due to power problems and and older person who died of a heart attack.

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 11:25 ]

Jan,

The Cusco region is more than fine. Please read the comments.

# J says :
16 August, 2007 [ 11:26 ]

Doe sANYONE know the state of Arequipa. I heard a tremor hit their. but I am trying to get incontact with my girlfriend named. Carrie del carpio. If anyone hears anything tell her to contact me.

# J says :
16 August, 2007 [ 12:28 ]

Anyone?

# Gary says :
16 August, 2007 [ 12:41 ]

Need to fly AirCan to Lima tomorrow. So far they haven't cancelled. Need to fly Lima to Cusco via LanChille on Sunday. Reached my Lima arrival hostel by phone. Said everything calm in Lima and flights running fine. Not sure if I can trust them? Might want to discourage people from cancelling? Also difficult to make judgements by seeing the news reports. They tend to focus on the sensational when everything might be fine one block over. Anyone have good information about dom. and int'l flights?

# Gary says :
16 August, 2007 [ 12:45 ]

That should be LanPeru not LanChille

# snoopy says :
16 August, 2007 [ 12:53 ]

pursuant to many newspapers, everything is running normally regarding both domestic and international flights, dont worry, however a tv channel has reported that Jorge Chavez international airport has been lightly affected by the quake

# snoopy says :
16 August, 2007 [ 12:58 ]

The city of Arequipa has felt the earthquake but with no serious consequences, nothing to worry about, authorities have reported that there were no emergency situations, best regards

# J says :
16 August, 2007 [ 13:09 ]

That brings me some releif. I recently got in contact asking for Carrie (my g.f) but it turned out she left Yesturday morning. to go to the coast for a few days...And when i mentioned the earthquakke. It was as if they didnt even know what I was talking about... =S they said shes fine" but i doubt they had contact with her

# ANA says :
16 August, 2007 [ 13:21 ]

EVERYTHING RUNNING SMOOTHLY IN LIMA - AFFECTED AREAS ARE SOUTH OF LIMA -- ICA PISCO NAZCA

# Nicole says :
16 August, 2007 [ 13:24 ]

My boyfriend is from Pisco and currently lives in Ica.  I have not been able to get through on his mobile or his office number. So if anyone is trying to call, it might be a while to get through.  The Red Cross is my next try, because I am really worried....

# J says :
16 August, 2007 [ 13:41 ]

Im in the same boat as you Nicole...

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 14:57 ]

Arequipa is problem free, J, Ica and Pisco are not.

# Clare says :
16 August, 2007 [ 15:02 ]

My sister was supposed to be flying into Lima last night, but I don't know what airline she was with, just that she went through LA. Does anyone know if they diverted international flights yesterday, and if so, when did they start? Thanks.

# Stuart says :
16 August, 2007 [ 15:04 ]

I've gathered together all the updates I've given here, some photos too, and will continue to update as any news is given.

# Mirabel says :
16 August, 2007 [ 15:55 ]

Still no word on my uncle, VERY worried!! Does anyone know if the group that decided to check out Pisco from La Virgen Milagrosa, Miraflores has arrived? They were going to see if they could find my uncle and to give us more updates!If anyone else knows anything, my uncle's name is Padre Alfonso Berrade, and very well known Pisco, please please let me know.

# sonia says :
16 August, 2007 [ 15:59 ]

I have family in lima and all are doing well. Wishing the best for everyone. God Bless!

# Mirabel says :
16 August, 2007 [ 16:06 ]

I need a favor from anyone living in Peru and able to access this toll free number. This is the number given by El Comercio that has a list of those who have parished in the earthquake: 0-800-10828. I am desperately looking for my uncle, Padre Alfonso Berrade, who is a priest living in Pisco. Please, someone, please let me know if he is on that list.  Bless you all going thru this terrible time!

# Lisa Wan says :
16 August, 2007 [ 20:35 ]

hello everyone. i know most of us or maybe all of us are still shaken over this tragedy but i really, really need help from you kind souls out there. i have a friend who lives in miraflores, lima 18 peru and the thing is that she has a father who needs medical support and depends on electricity for his feeding and medical purposes. i tried to call her but to no avail coz later i found out that all communication system is down. So, if you know how is the situation is like at miraflores, lima 18 peru - please kindly email me at : lisa_wan23@yahoo.com OR if you have any number that i can contact to make enquiries.

thanks. hugs and prayers for the affected families.

# ASB/NLL says :
16 August, 2007 [ 21:43 ]

Our people got out of Iquitos fine, arrive in Lima at 11pm tonight. They have many digital photographs. Any place they can go at that hour to upload the pictures to us? We will post at www.know.org/amazon. Anyone know of an all-night Internet Cafe in Lima or someplace at the airport? Thanks. ASB/NLL

# Lee says :
17 August, 2007 [ 11:12 ]

HA!  A prison in Ica had one of the walls come down, and 600 prisoners escaped.  Now THAT is funny.  Funny only because there are so MANY thieves roaming the streets anyway.  600 more ain't gonna make any difference in THAT city.

# Roger says :
17 August, 2007 [ 11:36 ]

Does anyone know if there was any damage/injuries in Contamana?

# snoopy says :
17 August, 2007 [ 11:47 ]

I spoke this morning with a relative living in in Iquitos (close to Contamana) and he told me that the north part of Peru is fine, they have not been affected by the quake so dont worry and best regards

# joeAnne says :
3 May, 2009 [ 10:14 ]

I am very sorry to hear that, but at the same time I am happy to know that our cuntry hasn't been affected by this earthquake.
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