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, confirmed 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 six uninhabitable. The National Seismological Center reported 568 seismic events in total, with July being particularly active. Regions like Lima, Arequipa, and Ica reported the highest numbers of quakes, with previous significant earthquakes causing fatalities and destruction.
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