Reported about 1 year ago
On June 28, 2024, a magnitude 7.2 strong earthquake struck Arequipa, Peru, leading to a tsunami alert. Experts revealed that the quake was equivalent to 32 atomic bombs in energy release and marked the 4th global magnitude 7+ earthquake this year. With only 4 such quakes this year compared to an average of 15 annually, the first half of the year has been relatively quiet, prompting vigilance for potential stronger earthquakes in the future.
Source: YAHOO