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Natural Disasters | 1 November, 2008 [ 21:16 ]
Peru: No damage reported after Lima - Callao earthquake
Living in Peru
Israel J. Ruiz
Peru's national civil defense institute (INDECI) confirmed on Saturday evening that the magnitude-4.3 earthquake that struck off Peru's coast did not cause any injuries or damage to buildings.
Nevertheless, INDECI affirmed it was monitoring certain areas in the city to make sure citizens did not require any assistance.
"Through the National Emergencies Operation Center, INDECI, in coordination with Civil Defense Committees is monitoring areas to address any emergency," affirmed the agency in a press release.
It added that it was on alert to help anyone that may need assistance because of a natural disaster or any other emergency.
While the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 4.5 earthquake struck 43 kilometers (27 miles) southwest of the port of Callao, Peru's state Geophysics Institute said it was a magnitude-4.3.
The earthquake startled citizens across Lima as shaking began at 3:40 p.m.
While the capital's communications system did not collapse as it did after the August 15 earthquake, it was reported that cellular phone lines were down between 5 and 10 minutes.
Israel J. Ruiz
Peru's national civil defense institute (INDECI) confirmed on Saturday evening that the magnitude-4.3 earthquake that struck off Peru's coast did not cause any injuries or damage to buildings.Nevertheless, INDECI affirmed it was monitoring certain areas in the city to make sure citizens did not require any assistance.
"Through the National Emergencies Operation Center, INDECI, in coordination with Civil Defense Committees is monitoring areas to address any emergency," affirmed the agency in a press release.
It added that it was on alert to help anyone that may need assistance because of a natural disaster or any other emergency.
While the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 4.5 earthquake struck 43 kilometers (27 miles) southwest of the port of Callao, Peru's state Geophysics Institute said it was a magnitude-4.3.
The earthquake startled citizens across Lima as shaking began at 3:40 p.m.
While the capital's communications system did not collapse as it did after the August 15 earthquake, it was reported that cellular phone lines were down between 5 and 10 minutes.
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3 Comments
# SA says :
2 November, 2008 [ 07:25 ]
This is very good news. No one injured or hurt. No buildings destroyed.
# AKS says :
2 November, 2008 [ 09:44 ]
I was in the Lima airport in Callao when this quake struck. It only lasted 1 second, but it gave the whole building a good shake. There was no damage I could see, just a lot of nervous passengers.
# Jet says :
3 November, 2008 [ 06:14 ]
Interesting. This occured very close to the same time and on the same day as the passing of the great Peruvian performer Miss Yma Sumac, the eternal Diva of Peru.Add your comment
Rest in peace Miss Sumac. You are the glory of Peru and a gift to the whole world
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-sumac3-2008nov03,0,572792.story
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