Strong earthquake in Peru: 7 degrees southeast

DPA / Europa Press Agency

Seismographs have detected a magnitude 7 earthquake in southeastern Peru, although its original depth – 270 km – limits its reach to the Earth's surface a priori, according to data published by several institutes. geological

The Geophysical Institute of Peru and the United States reported a magnitude 7 earthquake on the Richter scale. The Peruvian agency explained in its opinion that the epicenter was located eight kilometers from the city of Azangaro, in the Puno Department.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a statement that there should not be big waves in the region.