Peru Records Over 500 Earthquakes This Year
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Peru has experienced over 500 earthquakes this year, including a recent 7.2 magnitude quake in the southern Andes that caused minimal damage due to its depth. The Minister of Housing, Mauricio Arnillas, reported damage to homes, a school, and a church in Coracora, prompting local authorities to request an emergency declaration for rehabilitation efforts. Affected individuals include 498 people, with one house destroyed and several others uninhabitable. The National Seismological Center noted that July was particularly active, with 115 seismic events. Regions most affected include Lima, Arequipa, and Ica, with past earthquakes causing significant casualties and destruction.
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