Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says
Summary
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the southern Andes Mountains in Peru on Thursday. The quake was located near the city of Upahuacho in the Ayacucho region, and no damage reports have come in yet.Key Facts
- The earthquake happened at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT).
- Its center was 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of Upahuacho city.
- The quake was 66.7 kilometers deep underground.
- It was felt across several southern Peru regions, including Ica and Arequipa.
- Peru is located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” known for frequent earthquakes.
- A strong 7.9 magnitude quake hit the Ica region in 2007, resulting in nearly 600 deaths.
- No immediate damage or injury reports are available from this Thursday’s earthquake.
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