Strong Earthquake Strikes Peru’s Andes Mountains, Leaving at Least 6 Dead

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, local authorities said on Sunday.

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A powerful earthquake measuring 5.5 on the magnitude scale rattled Peru’s Andes mountain region on Sunday, claiming the lives of at least six people, regional authorities confirmed. The seismic event caused significant damage across the affected areas, prompting emergency response efforts from local officials and disaster management teams.

Emergency personnel worked to assess the full extent of casualties and structural damage following the tremor. Rescue operations continued as authorities gathered updated information on the impact of the earthquake across various communities in the mountainous terrain.

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