A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts southern Peru coast and residents report light to moderate shaking
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck a coastal area of southern Peru on Sunday, with local residents reporting light to moderate shaking. The quake, which had its epicenter 18 kilometers southeast of Camaná in the department of Arequipa, did not cause any damage or casualties, according to authorities. Peru lies along the "Ring of Fire," a region known for frequent seismic activity.
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