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Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude shakes southern Peru
Updated On: 28 June, 2024 06:32 PM IST | Lima | AP
The US Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at 12:36 am (0536 GMT)
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A magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook the southern coast of Peru early Friday. Authorities say there are no immediate reports of casualties.
The US Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at 12:36 am (0536 GMT). The epicentre was located in the Pacific Ocean, some 5 miles (8 kilometres) west of the district of Atiquipa, in the province of Caravelí. That is some 380 miles south of the capital, Lima, near the borders with Chile and Bolivia. The depth was 17 miles (28 kilometres).
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