Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits Peru, damaging buildings and injuring 27
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Peru, resulting in 27 injuries and damage to buildings. The quake's epicenter was located near Pampa de Tate in the Ica region. Peruvian officials reported no fatalities and noted that earthquakes are frequent in the area due to its location on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire.'
- ▪The earthquake occurred late on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
- ▪The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was 20 km east-southeast of Pampa de Tate.
- ▪Peruvian Defence Minister Amadeo Flores visited the affected areas, including San Luis Gonzaga University.
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A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific region of southern Peru late on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), injuring 27 people and damaging buildings, officials said. No deaths were reported.The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicentre was 20 km east-southeast of the town of Pampa de Tate, in the Ica region, at a depth of 56.5 km.Peruvian Defence Minister Amadeo Flores visited the city and visited some damaged buildings, including San Luis Gonzaga University.Earthquakes are common in Peru, as the country lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin.
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