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6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes central Peru

6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes central Peru
Times of India Thursday 20 August 2026, 18:43 UTC By TOI WORLD DESK 1 min read
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck central Peru on Thursday, news agency Reuters reported citing the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), according to GFZ. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck central Peru on Thursday, news agency Reuters reported citing the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), according to GFZ. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. More details awaited
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