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A strong earthquake hit southern Peru, injuring at least two people

started August 21, 2026 at 8:05 AM · last changed 7d ago

Summary

A strong earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday at approximately 1 p.m. local time, with its epicenter in Parinacochas province at a depth of around 100 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the magnitude at 6.7 while Peru's Geophysical Institute reported 7.2, with sources reporting at least two injured people and more than 30 damaged buildings.

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SNAŽAN potres pogodio je središnji Peru, pri čemu su najmanje dvije osobe ozlijeđene, a više od 30 zgrada oštećeno, izvijestila je televizijska postaja Latina Noticias,

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Total — band napeto (40–69)

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