Residents of Peru were sent into panic mode after a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast, prompting a tsunami warning. The United States Geological Society reported the quake as a major one while local media stated that the Navy of Peru had issued a tsunami warning. Although the US Tsunami Warning System has stated that the threat has now passed, the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation has urged residents to remain cautious and to follow safety protocols.