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6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2

Source: globalnews.ca Published Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:27:46 +0000
6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2

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Key context: According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho. This development from globalnews.ca highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho.

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