Overview
- Seismological agencies confirmed three of the latest events on Thursday June 18: a magnitude 3.7 quake 39 km west of Huacho, Peru, at 58 km depth, and two Hidalgo, Mexico quakes of magnitude 4.0 (near Progreso) and 3.8 (near Ixmiquilpan).
- Authorities in both countries reported no casualties or significant material damage after those early‑morning events and asked the public to get information only from official channels.
- IGP director Hernando Tavera reiterated that seismic threat in Peru is constant and that exact prediction of quakes is not possible, so resilience depends on building standards and preparedness measures.
- Officials emphasized simple protective steps such as keeping an emergency kit, identifying safe zones at home and work, and following local Protección Civil or INDECI instructions in the event of stronger shaking.
- Experts say these small, dispersed tremors reflect routine activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire and that continuous sensor networks and real‑time bulletins are used to spot any changes that might require a response.