6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Peru's southern Andes
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's southern Andes region on Thursday. Authorities reported no immediate damage or tsunami threats following the seismic event.
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Highlights the ongoing seismic risks in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the importance of disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions.
LIMA, Peru -- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage.
The USGS said the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho, in the Parinacochas province of the Ayacucho region. It had a depth of 66 kilometers (41 miles).
The earthquake was felt in several regions of southern Peru, including Ica and Arequipa.
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