Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru's southern Ayacucho region on Thursday, causing damage to buildings and power outages. The earthquake, which occurred near the settlement of Aniso, injured at least three people with non-serious injuries. According to Peru's defence minister, 22 homes and six schools sustained damage, along with 10 healthcare facilities in Ayacucho and two in the neighboring Cusco region, though services remained operational. Approximately 9,000 properties lost power. The earthquake, at a depth of 62 miles, is the latest strong seismic event in South America.

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday at 1 p.m. local time. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake was centered 38 kilometers northwest of Upahuacho in the Ayacucho region, at a depth of 66 kilometers. It was felt in several southern regions, including Ica and Arequipa. Authorities, including the head of Civil Defense and the mayor of Parinacochas province, stated that no damage has been reported so far. The Peruvian Navy confirmed there was no tsunami threat. Peru is located in the seismically active Pacific "Ring of Fire."