Peru Earthquake: 1 Dead, 5 Injured – Latest News
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolted the coast of Peru, shaking Lima and Callao and resulting in tragic consequences. Authorities confirm one death and five injuries following the seismic event. The quake’s epicenter was located near the port city of Callao, causing damage to infrastructure.President Boluarte is actively monitoring the situation, deploying resources to assist affected communities. Local reports detail fallen debris and disruptions, including a halted soccer game and interrupted mass. News Directory 3 is closely following developments. What impact will the earthquake have on Peru, and how will recovery unfold? Discover what’s next …
Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes peru, Impacting Coastal Cities
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the central coast of Peru on Sunday, shaking the capital city of Lima and the port city of Callao. The tremor resulted in one fatality and injuries to five people,according to authorities.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at 11:35 a.m. local time in the Pacific Ocean.The epicenter was located 14 miles southwest of Callao, which lies west of Lima.
Police Col. Ramiro Clauco told RPP radio that a 36-year-old man died in northern Lima. He was “standing outside his vehicle waiting for a passenger” when a wall detached from the fourth floor of a building under construction and fell, striking him in the head.
The Emergency Operations Centre reported that the five injured individuals are receiving treatment in local hospitals. The agency also noted damage to roads and educational facilities.
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte is traveling to Callao to assess the aftermath, according to a statement from the presidency on X.
Local media outlets shared footage showing damaged houses, collapsed billboards, and vehicles struck by falling debris.
Hernando Tavera, executive president of the Geophysical Institute of Peru, told TV channel N that the earthquake was felt throughout all districts of Lima.
A professional soccer game at Lima’s Alberto Gallardo Stadium was temporarily halted, local radio stations reported.A mass at lima’s cathedral was also interrupted as worshippers fled.
Peru is situated along the Ring of Fire, a region in the Pacific Ocean known for frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
What’s next
Authorities are continuing to assess the damage and provide assistance to those affected by the earthquake. President Boluarte’s visit to Callao is expected to provide further insight into the extent of the damage and the resources needed for recovery.