Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Peruvian authorities say the magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 quakes were in the mountainous Junin region east of Lima.
At least five people have been killed after two earthquakes struck Peru’s Junin region, according to Peruvian authorities.
The quakes measured magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 and hit the mountainous area east of Lima, the capital, the authorities said. No further details on damage, injuries or the timing of the tremors were included in the feed summary.
Peru sits along one of the world’s most active seismic zones, where earthquakes are a frequent hazard. The latest report said the two tremors affected Junin, a highland region in central Peru.
This report is based on a monitored public feed and reflects the information available at the time of publication. Novexa News has not independently verified additional details beyond the feed summary.
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