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January 23, 2020: Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have affected the departments of Arequipa and Huanuco in Peru . Flash floods and landslides wreaked havoc in Uchumayo district damaging more than 80 homes. Roads have been closed in the departments of Lima, Ayacucho, and Moquegua. Two weeks ago, flooding killed two people in departments of Pasco and Puno.

Update 11:45 UTC One person died and at least 11 people injured in Peru. Another seven injured in neighboring Ecuador. According to the Peru's National Emergency Operations Center, five schools have been damaged, two temples and four health centers. Update 09:50 UTC According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was of magnitude 8.0. The earthquake occurred as the result of normal faulting at an intermediate depth, approximately 110 km beneath the Earth's surface within the subducted lithosphere of the Nazca plate. Update 07:58 UTC According to Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, no Tsunami is expected from the earthquake. The earthquake has occurred at a greater depth causing no threat of Tsunami. Update 07:54 UTC The epicenter is located 84 km SE of Lagunas, Peru. May 26, 2019: A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.6 has been recorded in peru at 02:41 am local time.

March 18, 2017: At least 72 people have died and 263 others have been injured in disastrous floods in Peru. Heavy rainfall burst river banks, created mudslides, collapsed bridges and roads. The flooding has also destroyed 12,000 homes, 25 schools and eight hospitals or clinics.

Recent natural disasters in Peru have claimed lives of at least two people and impacted some 2,700 families. The two people died in a mudslide after the River Patan burst its banks in the southeast of the country. 

Studies by Southern Volcano Observatory (OVS) has shown that the El Misti volcano in Peru is awake and emitting gases. "El Misti volcano is currently considered the greatest risk in the South American country, as thousands of habitants reside near its crater," Peru This Week reported quoting Publimetro.

Peru has declared a 60-day state of emergency in 14 regions to brace for possible damage from El Nino in the rainy season. A "moderate to strong" El Nino is forecast in the regions, Reuters reported.

Ubinas volcano has spewed gases and ashes some 2,500 metres into the air triggering off a series of mudslides, Ukraine Today reported quoting Peru's Geological Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. According to Euro News, the resultant mudslides down the volcano’s slopes have blocked off access to the town of Ubinas.

The Ubinas volcano in Peru erupted on Wednesday morning causing a layer of ash to fall over nearby villages. According to Peru21, the eruption at  Ubinas volcano occurred at 4:24 a.m. Wednesday and spewed a column of ash over 2.5 km above the crater of the volcano causing ash fall on the villages of Escacha and Ubinas Valley. [El evento eruptivo sucedió a las 4:24 am. del miércoles y provocó la emisión de una columna de ceniza de más de 2.5 kilómetros de altura sobre el cráter del volcán Ubinas, que después de unos minutos empezó a caer sobre los poblados de Escacha y el valle de Ubinas]

A state of emergency has been declared in Peruvian town of Chosica as landslide claimed lives of at least seven people and destroyed 65 houses. According to Reuters, six people are missing and 25 have been injured in the landslide disaster in Chosica. A 60-day emergency has been declared in the district of Lurigancho-Chosica by the Government of Peru.

Recent flooding in Peru has claimed lives of at least 20 people, Sputnik reported quoting the country's civil defense agency. Torrential rains and floods in Peru have affected 22 of the country's 25 regions. Recent flooding in Peru has damaged more than 800 houses, with 14,500 buildings being partially damaged. According to the Telesur television, at least five schools are among the destroyed buildings.

This list contains all major natural disasters in Peru in 2014 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Peru

Flooding in Andean Cusco region of Southern Peru has made 16,000 people homeless, Xinhua reported. The Quillabamba River burst its banks following torrential downpours and caused flooding in the area. A state of emergency has been declared in the area and rescue teams have been send to help the people in disaster area. The central government has been asked to send emergency humanitarian aid and machinery to the flood zone immediately. Original post: Natural Disasters List January 1, 2014

Update September 26, 2013 The news that 3 miners who were reported killed in the 4 horas mine in Caraveli (as reported by the authorities) is false. They were found alive as the management of the company reported later. At least 12 miners got injured in this mine. Another 14 people got injured in Caraveli. Related post: Natural calamities in Peru in 2013 M 7.0 very strong earthquake in Southern Peru today has claimed lives of three people, local medias reported. At least six people have been injured in a house collapse in Paucar del  Sara Sara in Ayacucho. Several schools in Acari, Palca, Lucanas province have been damaged. Landslides have blocked several roads including Panamericana road and Pausa-Oyolo in Ayacucho. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 50 km S of Acari and 502 km SSE of Lima. It was 24.9 miles deep. The Peru earthquake of September 25, 2013, occurred near the thrust-interface at the boundary between the So

Ubinas volcano in Peru has erupted five times in less than 48 hours. Ubinas Volcano in Moquegua registered two small eruptions on the evening of September 1. Then three more eruptions occurred after that in Ubinas volcano. According to Peru This Week, Ubinas volcano in Peru send a column of volcanic gases and ash to a height of two kilometers. The Ubinas volcano explosions were purely phreatic, Volcano Discovery reported quoting the scientists from Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP). Officials confirmed the ash column does not pose a danger to people or livestock nearby. The Volcanological Observatory of the Institute (OVI) of Geology, Mining, and Metallurgy is investigating the area, Andina news agency reported. Original post: Natural Disasters List September 4, 2013

Snowstorms in Peru have claimed lives of at least six people, local medias reported. More than 30,000 domestic animals including sheep, llamas and alpacas have also been killed. According to Peru This Week, around 12,000 families have been stranded due to snowstorm in Puno in Carabaya province of Peru. A state of emergency has been declared for much of the snowstorms region, located in the Andes mountains. Snowstorms have also affected the people in Bolivia and Paraguay. Rare snow falls occurred in Atacama Desert of Chile, some days ago. Atacama is one of the world's driest places. Original post: Natural Disasters List September 2, 2013

This list contains all major natural disasters in Peru in 2013 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Peru September 2013 September 25: Very Strong earthquake near Acari, Peru injures 26 M 7.0 very strong earthquake in Southern Peru today has claimed lives of three people, local medias reported. September 4: Ubinas volcano in Peru erupts for 5th time in two days Ubinas volcano in Peru has erupted five times in less than 48 hours. September 2: Peru snowstorm kills 6, emergency declared Snowstorms in Peru have claimed lives of at least six people. February 2013 February 27: Arequipa, Peru/Sabancaya recent volcanic activity A seismic swarm has been observed at Sabancaya volcano in Arequipa, Chile. February 8: Flooding in Arequipa, Peru Six fatalities reported from severe flooding in Arequipa region of Peru.

This list contains all major natural disasters in Peru in 2012 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Peru December 2012 December 2 9 : Flooding in central Amazon region of Peru Flooding in the central Amazon region of Peru has displaced hundreds of families. November 2012 November 4: M oderate earthquake shakes Lima, Peru today M 4.9 moderate earthquake shakes Central Peru today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. October 2012 October 18: Peru Landslide 2012: Eleven killed, 10 missing Landslide in northern Peru killed 11 people. At least five children were among the dead. Other 10 are reported to be missing. June 2012 June 7: Strong Earthquake In Southern Peru-Well Felt In Arequipa M 6.0 strong earthquake shakes Southern Peru today at 11:03 local time. The quake's epicenter was just 13 km NE Corrales April 2012 April 03: Moderate Quake Jolts Piura, Peru-Several Electric Poles Reported To Be Fallen Down M 5.4 moderate earthquake jolts

Disaster Report: M 4.9 moderate earthquake shakes Central Peru today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Related Posts: Strong Earthquake In Southern Peru-Well Felt In Arequipa Peru Landslide 2012: Eleven killed, 10 missing Lima recent natural disasters list Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences Update Magnitude 5.4 moderate earthquake in Southern Peru with epicenter located 11 km N of Lluta. The earthquake occurred at 06:37 UTC (local time 01:37 AM). Epicenter location 11 km (6 miles) N of Lluta, Peru 74 km (45 miles) NW of Arequipa, Peru 108 km (67 miles) NE of Camana, Peru 123 km (76 miles) N of Mollendo, Peru Update Following USGS felt report, light to weak shaking was experienced by the people of Jauja, Concepcion, Huancayo, La Oroya and Lima (Lima Provincias). M 4.9 moderate

Disaster Report: Peru Landslide killed 11 people. Still 10 are reported to be missing. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Related posts: Landslide and flooding in southern Peruvian region of Arequipa Peru Floods: 14 dead, about 5,000 homeless Peru natural disasters list - Landslide in northern Peru killed 11 people. At least five children were among the dead. Other 10 are reported to be missing. -Landslide destroyed 24 Peruvian homes in village of El Porvenir in the province of San Martin. -Heavy rain this morning in Tarapoto caused the avalanche. -A team of Civil Defence Brigades is working in Picota avalanche area. -El Porvenir residents, who are mostly coffee farmers are having frequent landslides due to heavy rainfall. -1970 Peru landslide (Peru Debris Avalanche of 1970) killed tens of thousands people.  It was the worst catastrophic n

Recent Natural Disasters In Peru Las recientes catástrofes naturales en el Perú This list contains major natural disasters in Peru with detail report.  Esta lista contiene los grandes desastres naturales en el Perú con el informe de los detalles The most recent natural disasters are at the top of the list. If certain natural disasters/hazards around your area aren't listed, kindly report through contact form Topics: Earthquake, Flood, Volcanic Eruption, Tornado, Tsunami, Wildfire, Drought, Hailstorm, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Epidemic, Famine, Lahar, Limnic Eruption, Mudflow, Solar Flare and other disasters. Temas: terremoto, inundación, erupción volcánica, tornado, tsunami, incendios forestales, sequía, granizo, olas de calor, huracanes, epidemias, el hambre, Lahar, erupción límnica, aluvión, Solar Flare y otros desastres. Note: The disaster here, includes only which are published in this blog. Nota: El desastre aquí, incluye sólo la que se publican en este blog. Check Worldw