The quake was felt throughout central and northern Peru. Some residents left their homes as a precaution, according to local radio and television reports.
Lima, Nov 28 (EFE).- A 7.5 magnitude earthquake that shook northern Peru Sunday left at least 12 people injured and damaged hundreds of homes in the remote Amazon region of the South American country. The national emergency center reported that nearly 2,000 persons were affected by the quake, with the epicenter located 98 km from …
LIMA, Peru (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck northern Peru early Sunday, damaging some buildings and blocking several roads with rubble.
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Peru on Sunday, destroying buildings, injuring at least 10 people and sending shock waves across the region.
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake in northern Peru injured 12 people and destroyed 117 homes, leaving more than 2,400 people without a roof over their heads, authorities said Monday.