Peru earthquake: 7.2 magnitude quake shakes south of country

Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Peru

A strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck a southern city in Peru on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey.

Magnitude-7.2 Earthquake Hits Peru, Chile, and Bolivia

A magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook south Peru, western Bolivia, and northern Chile on the morning of May 26, officials said. According to a report by the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was 13 kilometers west-northwest of the town Azangaro in Peru. Video posted to the Municipality of Iquique Facebook page shows a few shaky angles of the Chilean city’s morning routine as they were impacted by the tremors. There were no reports of i…

Powerful 7.2 earthquake slams southern Peru

In this Nov. 5, 2012, photo, homes cover the Rimac neighborhood of Lima, Peru. S A 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook a remote region of Peru Thursday.Rodrigo Abd, Associated PressA 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook a remote region of Peru this morning, according to The Associated PressWhy it matters: While earthquakes are common in Peru, the earthquake’s dangerously high magnitude is more rare, with the country’s last 7-plus magnitude earthquake occur…

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2, in Peru, is felt in Manaus and Porto Velho

MANAUS — A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the region of Peru and Bolivia on the morning of Thursday, the 26th, and was felt by residents of Porto Velho (RO) and Manaus (AM).

6.9-magnitude quake shakes southern Peru

LIMA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 on the Richter scale shook the Peruvian region of Puno on Thursday morning, with no report of casualties

Powerful 7.2-magnitude quake rocks southern Peru

A strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake has rocked south eastern Peru, the United States Geological Survey said, with Peruvian authorities adding there were no dead or injured.