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Peru: Strong earthquake shakes southern Andes

Deutsche Welle Thursday 20 August 2026, 18:43 UTC 1 min read
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The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysics Institute puts the figure at 7.2. There are no immediate reports of casualties. https://p.dw.com/p/5JAbA Advertisement

The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysics Institute puts the figure at 7.2. There are no immediate reports of casualties. https://p.dw.com/p/5JAbA Advertisement this is a breaking news story and will be updated...
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