Peru Earthquake: A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southern Peru

aaronheatonMay 27, 2022

According to the report, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck a remote area of Peru this morning. Associated Press

Important reason: Earthquakes are common in Peru, but the magnitude of an earthquake is rarely dangerously high, with the country’s last earthquake of magnitude 7 or greater occurring in November.

Before November last year, there was an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 or more in March 2019. World data..

What they are saying: according to Associated PressThe earthquake rushed into the streets of nearby Bolivian people, but “there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.”

detail: The US Geological Survey The quake reportedly occurred 135 miles deep and centered about 8 miles west-northwest of Azangaro, Peru.

La Paz, Bolivia, is located about 200 miles southeast of the epicenter of the earthquake. Weather forecast channel..
Peru is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where “85% of the planet’s seismic activity occurs”, so moderate earthquakes occur on a regular basis. USA Today..

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https://www./u-s-world/2022/5/26/23142936/powerful-7-2-earthquake-slams-southern-peru-la-paz-bolivia Peru Earthquake: A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southern Peru

aaronheatonMay 27, 2022