WASHINGTON: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.zero struck southeastern Peru on Friday, the US Geological Survey stated.
The epicenter of the quake used to be at a depth of 257 kilometers (160 miles). The company stated maximum big quakes in South America happen at a depth of 70 kilometers or upper.
The quake hit at 0850 GMT about 27 kilometers northeast of the town of Azangaro, near the border with Bolivia.
The epicenter of the quake used to be at a depth of 257 kilometers (160 miles). The company stated maximum big quakes in South America happen at a depth of 70 kilometers or upper.
The quake hit at 0850 GMT about 27 kilometers northeast of the town of Azangaro, near the border with Bolivia.
Earthquake 7.0 magnitude hits Peru: USGS
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