Strong earthquake strikes central Peru, no damage reported

LIMA, Aug 20 - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit central Peru on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, although authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage.

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru’s southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage.

The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysics Institute puts the figure at 7.2. There are no immediate reports of casualties.

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru's southern Andes Mountains

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru’s southern Andes, no immediate damages reported  AP News

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Home / New ZealandNZ Herald20 Aug, 2026 06:31 PMQuick ReadA magnitude 6.7 quake has hit Peru 38km northwest of Upahuacho.A magnitude 6.7 quake has hit Peru 38km northwest of Upahuacho.A strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake has rocked central Peru this morning.The temor struck 38 km north west of Upahuacho at 6am NZ time, ac