M 5.4 - 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru

  • 2023-06-03 01:49:15 (UTC)
  • 15.665°S 71.594°W
  • 10.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2023-08-01 22:02:28 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 2,239 k*
IV Light 830 k
V Moderate 10 k
VI Strong 6 k
VII Very Strong 0 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and reinforced/confined masonry construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VI Chivay 5 k
VI Yanque 0 k
VI Coporaque 0 k
V Ichupampa 0 k
V Achoma 0 k
V Tuti 0 k
IV Arequipa 841 k
III Juliaca 246 k
III Sicuani 34 k
III Puno 117 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)