A vast Pacific belt of earthquakes and volcanoes
A strong earthquake struck near Sicaya, Huancayo province, Peru, injuring more than 20 people and displacing about 300. The epicenter was 2 km west-southwest of Sicaya, at a depth of 10 km. Several buildings collapsed or sustained damage, including a church and convent; authorities say missing persons remain unknown. The earthquake follows Peru’s frequent seismic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano has erupted since Monday, spewing lava, ash and pyroclastic flows that have forced about 1,700 people from at least 18 communities and closed a major highway. Authorities have raised orange and red alerts in nearby departments, suspended some classes and warned that rain could trigger deadly lahars.
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck off Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, and rescue teams have recovered dozens of bodies and treated hundreds of injured. Authorities have recorded hundreds of aftershocks, lifted an initial tsunami warning after tide gauges showed limited sea-level change, and declared a 14-day state of emergency as landslides and damaged roads are slowing aid deliveries.
A 6.7 magnitude quake near Aniso in Ayacucho has caused damage to homes, schools and healthcare facilities. USGS data shows the quake on Thursday; Peru’s civil defence and local authorities report power outages and injuries, with authorities coordinating relief and emergency response.
Airports around Jakarta and neighboring provinces have reopened after days of closures due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. Authorities are inspecting runways and aircraft as flights resume, with some services still limited while ash emissions continue to be monitored.
A speedboat carrying five photojournalists, two crew members and a route guide has lost contact after leaving Carita, Banten, bound for Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait. The last message placed them near the island's waters; rescuers are still unable to locate them as Anak Krakatau remains active and flights in the region are disrupted.