Tremor Strikes Central Peru: A 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook central Peru on Tuesday, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Officials are assessing the impact of the tremor, but no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage have been noted.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 06-11-2024 01:22 IST | Created: 06-11-2024 01:22 IST
Tremor Strikes Central Peru: A 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake
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On Tuesday, central Peru experienced a 5.7 magnitude earthquake, according to a report by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.21 miles), prompting local authorities to evaluate any potential impacts.

Despite the tremor, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or substantial damage.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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