A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Peru on July 19, 2026, at 02:24 UTC with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS). The tremor has affected approximately 30,000 people in areas experiencing severe shaking (MMI ≥VII intensity).
The shallow depth and significant shaking intensity raise concerns for structural damage and potential casualties in affected regions. Health facilities in the impact zone may face surge in emergency cases including crush injuries, fractures, and acute medical emergencies. Damage assessment teams are prioritizing hospital capacity and medical supply availability.
Peruvian disaster response authorities are mobilizing emergency medical teams and assessing infrastructure damage. Health professionals should prepare for potential mass casualty protocols. Aftershock activity remains possible. This is a developing story.
Source: Orange earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Peru 19/07/2026 02:24 UTC,…
Developing story. Figures are preliminary and may change. As reported by GDACS Disaster Alerts; captured Jul 19, 2026 13:35 (Asia/Tbilisi). Primary source: GDACS Disaster Alerts.
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