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5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s Andes region, killing at least 5 people
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru, resulting in at least five deaths, over 20 injuries, and the displacement of 300 people.
- The quake occurred near Sicaya in Huancayo province at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Several buildings, including a local church and convent, collapsed or sustained structural damage, particularly in the agricultural area of Chongo Bajo.
- Authorities have not yet determined the number of missing individuals, and images show residents and animals affected by the destruction.
- Peru frequently experiences earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," with a major quake in 2007 causing nearly 600 fatalities in the Ica region.
