Natural Hazards Monitoring - 5 October 2022

Official

Earthquake 

Peru

On 5 October 2022, the Government of Peru, provided information about a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that hit the Miguel Checa district, Sullana province, Piura, Peru. The Government performed the rapid evaluation of damages, indicating 6 houses were affected and 2 were severely damaged. Additionally, media reported 2 people were injured and that power in Sullana province has been suspended. The reports are available at: Gov.pe and Infobae

Hurricane 

Puerto Rico (Update)

On 4 October 2022, the government of Puerto Rico provided an update on Hurricane Fiona's passage there through their Emergency Portal System. There have been 29 deaths reported associated with the hurricane, 13 are confirmed (5 increase since the prior report) and 16 remain under investigation (3 increase since the prior report). The report is available at: Puerto Rico Emergency Portal System