Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, damaging homes and schools
- 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.
- The epicentre of the quake was located about 40 kilometres northwest of Upahuacho, and nearly 800 kilometres from the capital Lima.
- It struck at 1pm local time, at a depth of 99 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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- 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.
- The epicentre of the quake was located about 40 kilometres northwest of Upahuacho, and nearly 800 kilometres from the capital Lima.
- It struck at 1pm local time, at a depth of 99 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Sources: France 24