5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 5 people
Summary
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Andes region of Peru on Saturday night, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20. The quake caused building damage and displaced around 300 people.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred at 9:24 p.m. on Saturday near Sicaya city in Huancayo province.
- The quake was 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) deep.
- At least five people died, over 20 were injured, and about 300 were forced to leave their homes.
- The use of adobe (mud brick) for building made damage worse.
- Several buildings, including a church and convent, collapsed or were damaged.
- The number of missing people is not yet known.
- The area is part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," where earthquakes happen often.
- In 2007, a much stronger earthquake in Peru killed nearly 600 people.
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