Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Summary
Two earthquakes hit the Junin region in Peru, killing at least five people and injuring 21. The quakes caused homes to collapse and displaced around 300 people, with rescue workers searching for survivors in the rubble.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.1 and 3.7 struck the Junin region east of Lima on Saturday night.
- At least five people died and 21 were injured due to the earthquakes.
- About 48 homes were destroyed and 18 damaged, leaving around 300 people homeless.
- Rescue teams are searching for anyone trapped under collapsed buildings.
- Many homes in the affected area are made of adobe mud bricks, which easily collapse during quakes.
- The first quake occurred at a depth of 24 kilometers, and the second at 18 kilometers below the surface.
- Peru is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region with frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
- President-elect Keiko Fujimori expressed condolences and support for those affected by the disaster.
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