5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Peru

way2barak, July 20: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.

The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9.24pm, with its epicentre located 2km (1.2 miles) west-south-west of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. It was 10km (6.2 miles) deep.

Peru’s National Civil Defence Institute said in a statement that the total number of missing people is still unknown. Several buildings collapsed or suffered structural damage, including the local church and convent.