Earthquake in Peru leaves at least six dead
More than 30 injured and 300 displaced after buildings collapse near Sicaya A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced. The US...
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake in Peru’s Andes region has left at least six people dead, according to authorities, with more than 30 others injured and about 300 displaced after buildings collapsed near Sicaya.
The quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 p.m., the US Geological Survey said, placing the epicentre about 2 kilometers west-southwest of Sicaya in Huancayo province. The tremor was measured at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The reported damage included structural collapses in the area around Sicaya, contributing to the deaths and injuries. Authorities said the aftermath has also forced hundreds of residents from their homes.
This report is based on a monitored public feed from The Guardian World and reflects the information available in that update. Source attribution appears below.
Source: The Guardian World - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/19/55-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-and-kills-at-least-5-people
