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Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru
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Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru

From Clarín · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, August 20, 2026, according to US seismologists.
  • The epicenter was located about 40 kilometers northwest of Upahuacho, at a depth of 66 kilometers.
  • There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the tremor, though Peru's Geophysical Institute reported a magnitude of 7.2.

A strong earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.7, jolted southern Peru on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the seismic event, which originated approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Upahuacho. The quake struck at a considerable depth of 66 kilometers.

While the USGS recorded the magnitude at 6.7, Peru's Geophysical Institute offered a slightly higher reading of 7.2. The epicenter's location placed it nearly 800 kilometers away from the capital city, Lima. Despite the significant magnitude, initial reports indicated no immediate casualties or damage resulting from the tremor.

This earthquake occurred amidst a series of international news briefs from August 20, 2026, including updates from Liberia regarding the deportation of migrants from the United States, and various reports from Jamaica concerning environmental protection, cultural events, and healthcare initiatives.

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Originally published by Clarín in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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