A seismology and anti-seismic engineering expert, Dr. Víctor Antonio Zelaya (trained in Japan), has raised concerns about Lima’s readiness for a major earthquake. He attributes the city’s vulnerability to widespread unregulated construction practices. Zelaya emphasizes the necessity of a sustained earthquake prevention policy to improve building safety standards. He cautioned that current scientific capabilities are unable to accurately predict when, where, or the magnitude of a future earthquake. The specialist warns that a discouragingly low 20% of Lima’s housing stock is estimated to withstand a significant seismic event. This highlights an urgent need for increased focus on structural integrity and disaster preparedness within the city. The report originally appeared on Lima Gris.