Peru Earthquake

Residents stand next to the covered bodies of neighbors who were killed after an earthquake struck Pumpuya, Peru, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

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5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has shaken the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people. Authorities reported the quake struck Saturday night, with the epicenter near the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced. Peru’s National Civil Defense Institute said the number of missing is still unknown. Several buildings, including a local church, collapsed or were damaged. The use of rustic adobe materials in construction contributed to the damage. Earthquakes are frequent in Peru, which is located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”