Mexico and Peru Log Small Quakes on March 11 With No Major Damage

Overview

• In Peru, the IGP reported a magnitude 3.6 quake at 05:27 near Lancones (Piura), 40 km northwest of the town and 28 km deep, felt at intensity II–III with no reported damage or injuries.
• A magnitude 3.5 event was recorded at 11:12 near Chilca in Cañete (Lima) at 39 km depth, with intensity II in Chilca and no damage reported, according to the IGP/CENSIS.
• Mexico’s SSN listed multiple ~M4.0 earthquakes on March 11 across Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas, publishing epicenters, times and depths as part of routine monitoring.
• As context, the SSN also logged a magnitude 4.0 quake on March 10 located 33 km southeast of San Pedro Pochutla, Oaxaca, at 02:11 and 3.3 km depth.
• Civil protection agencies reiterated preparedness guidance, noting SASMEX alerts depend on magnitude–distance thresholds and emphasizing that earthquakes cannot be predicted.