7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Peru Coast, Tsunami Alert Lifted
Peru is hit by hundreds of detectable quakes every year. Lima: A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor has passed. The USGS said the tremor hit 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles) from Atiquipa district, raising an initial … Read more