Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru's southern Andes, USGS says
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck the southern Andes in Peru on Thursday afternoon. The quake was centered near Upahuacho in the Ayacucho region and was felt in several areas, but no damage reports came in immediately.Key Facts
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.7.
- It occurred at 1 p.m. local time on Thursday.
- The quake’s center was 38 kilometers northwest of Upahuacho in Parinacochas province.
- The depth of the earthquake was 66.7 kilometers.
- It affected several southern Peruvian regions, including Ica and Arequipa.
- No immediate damage was reported after the earthquake.
- The U.S. Geological Survey provided the information about the earthquake.
- The Colombian president requested President Trump to suspend tariffs to support earthquake recovery efforts.
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