An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hit Lima last night.

The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported that an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 was recorded this Wednesday in the region of Peru. Chilkaprovinces Canetein the province of Lima.

The center of the telluric movement that occurred at 20:42 was located 37 kilometers west of Chilji, at a depth of 39 kilometers. The seismic event was also felt in Lime.

So far, the authorities of the National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) have not reported any personal or property damage.

Peru is located in an area called the Pacific Ring of Fire, where approximately 85% of the world’s seismic activity is recorded.

What should be in an earthquake emergency backpack?

An emergency backpack is essential for surviving natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, etc. It should not exceed 20 kg (with equipment for four people) and should have an ideal weight of 8 kg.

This suitcase should only be made up of survival items for the first 24 hours. The backpack should contain certain items according to the needs of each family. If you have an infant or child, include powdered or condensed milk, a bottle, baby food, disposable diapers, cutlery for children, a change of clothes. In addition, essential medicines for treatment, sanitary napkins, alcohol gel, toilet paper and more.

In addition to the emergency backpack, a spare box should be located in a safe and easily accessible place for the family. Items must cover the needs of the group during the second and fourth days after the disaster.

Drinks and non-perishable foods are the most important. Be sure to include bottled water, instant soup, canned food, powdered and condensed milk, crackers, candies, chocolate bars, and more. In addition, clothing and shelter such as jacket, underwear, socks, fleece blanket; and hygiene items such as toothbrush and toothpaste, toilet soap and towels. It is important to have a thermos, pots, plastic utensils, newspaper, safety pins, spare batteries and an umbrella.