Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Peru; Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit off the coast of Peru, triggering a tsunami warning. The quake's epicenter was near the Atiquipa district and caused rock slides in Ayacucho, impacting nearby regions and the capital. A separate 4.5 magnitude quake struck Bishnupur, Manipur.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck off the coast of Peru at 12:36 am local time, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake's epicenter was located 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles) from the Atiquipa district, prompting a tsunami warning for potential waves along nearby coastlines. The seismic event was strongly felt in Ayacucho, Ica, and the capital, Lima. Local media reported significant impacts, including rock slides in the Ayacucho region that disrupted transportation and isolated several communities. Eder Allca, the mayor of Sancos in Ayacucho, confirmed the rock slides had cut off several localities.
Simultaneously, another earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 was reported in Bishnupur, Manipur, at 7:09 pm local time on June 26. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) pinpointed the epicenter at Latitude 24.49 N and Longitude 98.81 E, at a depth of 25 kilometers. The NCS announced the event on the microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter), detailing the specifics of the earthquake.
Authorities are assessing the damage in Peru and monitoring the tsunami threat. In Manipur, there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties following the 4.5 magnitude quake. Emergency response teams have been mobilized in both regions to assist affected residents and evaluate the structural integrity of buildings and infrastructure. The earthquakes have highlighted the seismic vulnerabilities of both areas,
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