Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes Near Peru’s Coast, No Tsunami Threat Reported

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck near Peru's coast with an epicenter in the Arequipa region. The German Research Center for Geosciences reported it at 5.7 magnitude and a depth of 10 km. No tsunami threat was confirmed. Peru is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for frequent seismic activities.

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck near Peru's coast on Friday, according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru, which pinpointed the epicenter in the Arequipa region. The German Research Center for Geosciences initially reported the quake at a magnitude of 5.7 and a depth of 10 km.

Despite the strong tremor, the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Peruvian Navy confirmed there was no tsunami threat to the country's coast.

Peru, along with Ecuador, is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an expansive area notorious for frequent seismic activities due to the collision of continental plates.

(With inputs from agencies.)