Peru: Strong Earthquake Shakes Southern Andes
The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysical Institute put the figure even higher.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) and the Peruvian Geophysical Institute (IGP). The quake's epicenter was 38 kilometers northwest of Upahuacho in Ayacucho region, with the USGS recording a depth of 66.7 kilometers, while the IGP reported a depth of 108 kilometers.
The quake's impact extended to several southern Peruvian regions, including Ica and Arequipa, causing residents, including those in the nearest town of Coracora, to evacuate and take shelter. No damage or casualties have been reported yet, and there is no threat of a tsunami. Earthquakes are common in Peru, located on the southeastern edge of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area known for frequent seismic activity. In 2007, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in Ica province resulted in nearly 600 deaths.
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