On August 20, a significant earthquake jolted southern Peru, impacting communities throughout the Andes and prompting residents to flee from buildings. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake's magnitude as 6.7, while the Geophysical Institute of Peru recorded it at 7.2. At least two individuals sustained injuries, and initial evaluations indicated damage to 22 residences, six medical facilities, and one educational institution. Rockslides were noted in the vicinity of Coracora, and some regions experienced temporary outages in power and telecommunications. The tremor was felt across various areas, including Lima. Authorities are actively conducting damage assessments as reports from isolated communities continue to come in.
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