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Earthquake in Peru Kills 6 and Displaces Hundreds
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- An earthquake in Peru's central highland Junín region killed six people and injured at least 20, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
- The quake struck near Chongos Bajos at 9:24 p.m. on Saturday, forcing around 300 residents to seek shelter in a sports stadium due to ongoing aftershocks.
- Historic structures, including a 16th-century church and chapel, were damaged, highlighting the quake's severity.
- This earthquake was the strongest in the central highlands since 1969, with previous significant quakes registering magnitudes of 5.9 and 6.0.
- Power outages affected several towns near the epicenter, and traditional adobe and straw homes were especially susceptible to collapse, according to local authorities.
