Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru
LIMA: A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, US seismologists said, with authorities reporting minor injuries to three people, according to a preliminary report.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit central Peru on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey. The tremor's epicenter was located 31 kilometers northwest of Aniso in the Andes Mountains, at a depth of 99 kilometers. No injuries or damage were reported. Peruvian officials stated that the quake's depth helped mitigate its destructive potential.
The initial magnitude estimate was 7.2, but this was later corrected by the Geophysical Institute of Peru. Authorities ruled out a tsunami threat as the earthquake occurred inland. Peru, situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, is one of the world's most seismically active regions.
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