Peru earthquake

2022 - 5 - 26

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Magnitude-7.2 Earthquake Shakes Parts of Peru, Bolivia (NBC Southern California)

Parts of southern Peru were rattled Thursday by a powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake.

Shaking also was reported in Arequipa, Tacna and Cusco and northern Chile. Moderate shaking was reported in a remote region of the South American country. Parts of southern Peru were rattled Thursday by a powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake.

Peru earthquake felt by Kentucky seismographs (WAVE 3)

The quake happened at 8:02 a.m. Eastern time near Tirapata, Peru. It registered a magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale. A check of seismographs that are part of ...

A check of seismographs that are part of the Kentucky Seismic and Strong-Motion Network operated by Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky, found the quake registered on several stations, including one located in Sonora in Hardin County. The quake happened at 8:02 a.m. Eastern time near Tirapata, Peru. It registered a magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - An earthquake in South America was strong enough that it registered on seismographs in Kentucky.

Peru and Bolivia rocked by powerful 7.2 earthquake (The Independent)

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake rattled large areas of Peru and Bolivia on Thursday morning. The quake struck southern Peru in the Andes mountains, ...

The Andes mountains and a number of volcanoes in southern Peru were formed in part due to tectonic plate movement. USGS reported that areas closest to the epicenter would have felt heavy shaking but limited damage. The quake began around 7:02 local time.

Strong quake shakes southern Peru, but no report of victims (ABC News)

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 7.2 earthquake has shaken southern Peru, though there are no immediate reports of damage or injury.

The quake swayed some buildings in La Paz, the capital of neighboring Bolivia, where people fled into the streets. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 7:02 a.m. (1202 GMT) quake was centered 13. LIMA, Peru -- A magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook a remote region of southern Peru on Thursday, sending frightened people running into the streets in nearby Bolivia, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.

Strong quake strikes Peru, no reports of damage or casualties (Reuters)

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck the Tirapata region of southern Peru on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Minsur's San Rafael zinc mine (MINSURI1.LM) operates in the Puno region. According to local media reports, the quake was also felt in the southern regions of Arequipa, Cusco and Tacna, where residents took to the streets for safety. There were no early reports of damage or casualties.

Large Earthquake Strikes Peru, Bolivia | The Weather Channel ... (The Weather Channel)

A large earthquake has struck near the Peru-Bolivia border. The U.S. Geological Survey has rated the tremor at a preliminary 7.2 magnitude.

The quake struck at a depth of 135 miles, according to the initial survey. This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company, IBM. A large earthquake has struck near the Peru-Bolivia border.