5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 5 people
Summary
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region in Peru, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20. The quake caused buildings to collapse and forced around 300 people to leave their homes.Key Facts
- The earthquake happened on Saturday at 9:24 pm near Sicaya city in Huancayo province.
- The quake was 10 km deep and had a magnitude of 5.5.
- At least five people died, more than 20 were injured, and about 300 people were displaced.
- Several buildings, including a church and convent, were damaged or collapsed.
- The use of adobe (mud brick) in local buildings made the damage worse.
- The number of missing people is still unknown.
- Peru is in the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an area where earthquakes happen often.
- In 2007, a stronger 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit another part of Peru, causing nearly 600 deaths.
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