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Clusters of Small Quakes Recorded in Mexico and Peru, No Damage Reported

National seismic networks logged multiple M3.4–4.5 tremors this week, keeping automatic alert systems from activating under their higher energy thresholds.

Overview

  • The most recent notable event was a magnitude 4.3 quake located 73 km northeast of Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur, recorded on Friday, June 12, according to Mexico’s Servicio Sismológico Nacional.
  • Peru’s Instituto Geofísico reported smaller events on June 10 that included a M3.8 near Tumbes and a M3.5 near Manu in Madre de Dios, with no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.
  • Mexico’s SASMEX and city protection agencies said the recent tremors did not trigger public alarms because the systems are set to activate only for stronger events that indicate a high risk of damage, typically near magnitude 6.
  • Authorities and media relied on near‑real‑time feeds from SSN, IGP/CENSIS and international tools such as the USGS to track epicenters, depths and intensities and to tell residents there are no current reports of material harm.
  • Officials urged continued preparedness by keeping emergency kits, practicing drills, and following local Protección Civil and INDECI guidance because frequent low‑magnitude activity reflects the countries’ location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and can bring aftershocks.