Peru records over 600 seismic events in 2026, IGP warns of potential high-magnitude activity

The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reports that seismic activity has surpassed 600 events year-to-date, following recent tremors in Lima and Arequipa. While these events are currently classified as mild, the IGP emphasizes that the frequency underscores the necessity of ongoing disaster preparedness for potential high-magnitude earthquakes.