Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes southern Peru
August 25, 2014
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes southern Peru
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck southern Peru on Sunday, shaking the capital Lima 300 miles away but triggering no widespread damage or injuries.
The quake hit at 2321 GMT at a depth of 36.6 miles (58.9 km), 27 miles (43 km) east-northeast of the town of Tambo in the southern region of Ayacucho, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Peru’s civil defense institute said there were no reports of damage or injury.
The quake was felt in coastal areas, but local authorities ruled out the possibility of potential tsunamis as the epicenter was far inland.
Several large mines operate in neighboring parts of southern Peru, a top exporter of copper, silver and gold.
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