Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes central Peru with no immediate damage reported
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck central Peru, prompting residents to leave their homes, but authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage.
Lima, Peru. A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck central Peru on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey, with authorities reporting no immediate casualties or damage.
Earthquake details
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 99 kilometres, according to the USGS. Its epicentre was located 31 kilometres northwest of Aniso in the Andes Mountains.
The Geophysical Institute of Peru initially reported the earthquake’s magnitude as 7.2.
Authorities report no impact
Hernando Tavera, head of the Geophysical Institute of Peru, said the quake’s depth prevented major damage.
“The population went out to the streets out of concern, but there is no impact,” he told local radio station RPP.
Seismic activity
Peru, the world’s second-largest copper producer, lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, where about 85% of global seismic activity is recorded.
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