Peru earthquake: Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes southern Andes
- Posted on August 20, 2026
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Peru earthquake: Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes southern Andes
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Central Peru on Thursday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles), making it a relatively shallow seismic event.