An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck near coast of central Peru on Sunday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), EMSC added. (Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru Editing by David Goodman )
authorities and relief organizations.
The earthquake, a common occurrence in Peru due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, could have immediate and far-reaching implications.
The Pacific Ring of Fire is notorious for frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity due to tectonic plate movements.
As the authorities assess the damage, they must also prepare for potential aftershocks in the coming days. The earthquake follows a magnitude 5.0 earthquake that occurred in the same region earlier on the same day.
This double seismic activity raises concerns about the structural integrity of buildings, especially in remote areas where comprehensive damage assessments may take several hours.
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