Earthquake or seismic event? The head of the IGP explains the difference and when to use each term
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On Thursday, August 20, a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Andean region of Ayacucho in southern Peru. According to the Instituto Geofísico de Perú (IGP), the epicenter was located 35 kilometers north of the town of Coracora, and the strong tremor was felt across multiple regions of the country.
The high-intensity event prompted the head of the IGP to publicly clarify the distinction between the terms "sismo" (seism/earthquake) and "terremoto" (earthquake), addressing a frequent question that arises among the public whenever the area experiences significant seismic activity. At the time of reporting, authorities had not yet issued details regarding potential casualties or structural damage.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO)Focuses strictly on the core news report of the seismic event
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Emphasizes the semantic distinction between sismo and terremoto
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