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Powerful Earthquake Shakes Peru's Southern Andes
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru's southern Andes on Thursday at 1 p.m. local time. No immediate reports of damage emerged.
- 38 kilometers northwest of Upahuacho, Parinacochas province, was the epicenter.
- 66.7 kilometers deep, according to the USGS.
- Shaking was felt across Ica and Arequipa regions.
- The German Research Center for Geosciences put the magnitude at 6.6.
Why it matters: Peru sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries.
- A 2007 magnitude 7.9 quake in the Ica region killed nearly 600 people.
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Where they split: The USGS measured the quake at magnitude 6.7; Germany's GFZ research center recorded it at 6.6.
Center coverage, 5 sources: The center reports the quake factually, noting Peru's Ring of Fire location and historical seismic risk.
PBS NewsHour2hMagnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru's southern Andes, USGS says
Reuters2hStrong earthquake strikes central Peru, no damage reported
Associated Press2hA magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru’s southern Andes, no immediate damages reportedCNCTV News2hA magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru’s southern Andes, no immediate damages reported
Deutsche Welle2hPeru: Strong earthquake shakes southern AndesLeft coverage, 2 sources: The left places the quake in a broader pattern of deadly recent seismic disasters across South America.
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What’s next: Thursday's quake follows deadly recent seismic events across South America.
- A Colombia earthquake last week killed at least 314 people, with 262 still missing.
- Will damage or casualty reports emerge once full assessments reach remote areas near the epicenter?
- How does Thursday's depth of 66.7 kilometers affect ground-level impact compared to shallower recent regional quakes?