An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude on the Richter scale was felt today in Peru's north coast, at the height of the city of Trujillo, without personal or property damage are reported, the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) he reported .
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The quake occurred at 17.48 hours (22.48 GMT) and its epicenter was established 121 kilometers south west of Trujillo, and 9 kilometers deep in the Pacific Ocean.
The Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Navy of Peru, said in a statement that the quake "does not generate tsunami in the Peruvian coast."
"However, monitoring and evolution of the seismic event continues," he said.
Peru is located in the so-called Ring of Fire, an area where recorded approximately 85% of global seismic activity.