Earthquake in Peru leaves at least six dead
by Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#773BM)
More than 30 injured and 300 displaced after buildings collapse near Sicaya
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.
The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9.24pm, with its epicentre located 2km (1.2 miles) west-south-west of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. It was 10km (6.2 miles) deep.
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