Earthquake alert in South America: Peru shaken by a 6.7 magnitude quake
South American country Peru was shaken by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake. After the quake, whose epicenter was near Upahuacho and occurred at a depth of 66 kilometres, teams are continuing their investigations in the region.
Peru was added to the series of earthquakes that have been occurring one after another in South America. According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck approximately 38 kilometres northwest of the city of Upahuacho in Peru.
The quake was reported to have occurred around 21:00 local time and at a depth of about 66.7 kilometres.
The tremor triggered brief panic.
While the strong shaking was felt in surrounding areas, a brief panic followed the earthquake. Residents in the region moved to open spaces as a precaution.
No official statement has yet been issued regarding casualties or material damage after the quake. Officials were said to be continuing assessments of potential damage in the area.
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