7.1 earthquake strikes Peru

An earthquake with magnitude 7.1 struck southern Peru, 67 km north-northwest of Juliaca, according to the United States Geological Survey. Reuters reports that the earthquake was very deep at 258 km. Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Reported by Reuters, AP and WSJ

 

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