Key facts
- A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Peru's southern Ayacucho region on Thursday.
- Three people were injured, with no serious injuries reported.
- Twenty-two homes and six schools sustained damage.
- Ten healthcare facilities in Ayacucho and two in Cusco were damaged.
- Approximately 9,000 properties lost power.
- Tremors were felt across the country, including in Lima.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru's southern Ayacucho region on Thursday, causing damage to buildings and power outages. The earthquake's epicenter was near the settlement of Aniso, at a depth of 62 miles (100km).
According to Peru's defence minister Rafael Belaunde, three people were injured but did not suffer serious injuries. Damage was reported to 22 homes and six schools. Additionally, 10 healthcare facilities in the Ayacucho region and two in the neighboring Cusco region were affected, though services remained operational. Power was cut to approximately 9,000 properties.
The Geophysical Institute of Peru recorded the earthquake as having a magnitude of 7.2, while the USGS reported 6.7. Tremors were felt across large parts of the country, including the capital, Lima, located about 300 miles (482km) away.
Peru is located along the meeting point of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, making seismic activity common. This event follows recent significant earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela.