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Peru: 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits South

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Peru - June 28, 2024

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Peru overnight Friday at a depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGC).

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PWTC) issued an alert warning of “possible” tsunami waves reaching up to 1 to 3 meters along some coasts in Peru.

“Based on all available data, hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts,” the center said. PWTC said there was no risk of a tsunami for the US West Coast.

Peru’s Geophysical Institute (IGP) also issued a tsunami alert — one step down from a tsunami warning — meaning authorities should activate protocols to safeguard the population due to the “possible” occurrence of a tsunami.

The quake hit eight kilometers (5 miles) west of Atiquipa, about 600 kilometers (372 miles) south of the capital Lima.

The Peruvian Presidency said on X that the government is monitoring the situation and evaluating any possible damage.

Some residents of Atiquipa said on social media they felt a very strong and long quake that caused their beds to shake. The tremor was felt as far as the capital.

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