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Zorritos, Tumbes, reports a magnitude 4.2 earthquake

The Tumbes region experienced a magnitude 4.2 earthquake on the night of August 25, according to the IGP.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On the night of August 25, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded in the locality of Zorritos, located in the Tumbes region of Peru. The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) was the source that issued the information about this seismic event.

This earthquake adds to the seismic history of Peru, a country that has been affected in the past by devastating earthquakes causing a high number of casualties and significant material damage.

Additionally, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported in Chupaca, Junín, on the same day, also confirmed by the IGP. Such tectonic movements are relatively common in the country due to its geographical location in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

In Chile, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded centered in Taltal on the same day. Chilean authorities emphasize the importance of being prepared for seismic movements due to the country's high seismic activity.

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