Extremely strong magnitude-7.5 earthquake hits northern Peru
(Worthy News) – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck northern Peru early Sunday, damaging some buildings and blocking several roads with rubble.
While the quake was extremely strong, it was relatively deep — measured at 112 kilometers (70 miles) — which usually reduces the possibility of damage and casualties.
The quake occurred at 5:52 a.m. (1052 GMT) and its epicenter was in the Amazon region, 42 kilometers (26 miles) north northwest of the coastal city of Barranca. It had a magnitude of 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. [ Source: CNBC (Read More…) ]
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