An earthquake off Peru’s coast shakes capital, leaving 1 person dead and 5 injured
- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the central coast of Peru near Lima on Sunday, June 15, 2025, causing one death and five injuries.
- The earthquake took place at 11:35 a.m. local time, with its epicenter situated 23 kilometers to the southwest of Callao, the seaport located just west of Lima, along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- The earthquake rattled all districts of Lima, interrupted a mass at the capital's cathedral causing frightened worshippers to flee, and briefly paused a live soccer match in Lima.
- Peru's Institute of Geophysics reported a magnitude of 6.1, slightly higher than the USGS estimate, while damage included affected roads, educational centers, five health facilities, and buildings hit by falling debris.
- The event highlights Peru's ongoing seismic risk as a country on the Pacific Ring of Fire, prompting President Dina Boluarte to travel to Callao to monitor recovery efforts after this moderate but damaging quake.
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Tremor leaves at least one deat in Lima, Peru
At least one person was killed and various others were wounded Sunday when a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Lima and its surrounding areas in Peru at around 11.35 am local time (16:35 GMT). The victim was a 36-year-old motorcycle cab driver who was crushed by a collapsing wall. The tremor's epicenter was located 30 kilometers southwest of Callao at a depth of 49 kilometers.
One person has died and dozens have been injured in a natural disaster in the Peruvian capital.
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Strong Earthquake Shakes Peru, One Dead and Dozens Injured - teleSUR English
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the central coast of Peru on Sunday, killing one person, injuring dozens, and damaging hospitals, schools, and homes across Lima and the port city of Callao. RELATED: Peru: Prosecutor Office Seeks 35 Years for 8 Police Involved in 2 Protester Deaths The tremor occurred at 11:35 a.m. local time (16:35 GMT). While the United States Geological Survey (USGS) registered it at magnitude 5.6, Peru’s National S…
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