Shaking in Peru! M5.2 Earthquake Strikes Central Region 🌎🌋
Hey everyone! Did you hear about the earthquake that happened in Peru? On Saturday, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook central Peru. That’s like a really big rumble! 😮
The earthquake occurred deep underground, at a depth of 116 kilometers. That’s deeper than even the deepest ocean! 🌊
The information comes from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which is a group that studies earthquakes all over the world.
What Is an Earthquake? 🤔
An earthquake happens when the rocks deep under the Earth’s surface suddenly break or move. This causes the ground to shake. Sometimes, we can feel this shaking, and it can even make buildings tremble!
Learning About Our Planet 🌏
Earthquakes like this one remind us how active our planet is. Studying earthquakes helps scientists understand the Earth better and helps people prepare for future quakes.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
