A 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck off Peru’s central coast, rattling Lima and the port metropolis of Callao, has left one individual useless and 5 injured
LIMA, Peru — A 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck off Peru’s central coast Sunday, rattling Lima and the port metropolis of Callao, has left one individual useless and 5 injured, authorities mentioned.
The earthquake occurred at 11:35 a.m. native time within the Pacific Ocean, in line with america Geological Survey. Its epicenter was positioned 23 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of Callao, west of the capital Lima.
A 36-year-old man died in northern Lima whereas “standing exterior his automobile ready for a passenger” when a wall from the fourth ground of a constructing underneath building indifferent and fell on his head, Police Col. Ramiro Clauco informed RPP radio.
The 5 individuals injured are being handled in hospitals, the Emergency Operations Heart mentioned. The company additionally reported injury to roads and academic facilities.
President Dina Boluarte is heading to Callao to watch developments, the Peruvian presidency mentioned on X.
Footage shared by native media additionally confirmed vehicles hit by falling particles, broken homes and collapsed billboards.
All of Lima’s districts felt the earthquake, Hernando Tavera, govt president of the Geophysical Institute of Peru, informed native TV channel N.
Native radio stations reported {that a} skilled soccer match at Lima’s Alberto Gallardo Stadium was paused for a number of minutes.
A mass at Lima’s cathedral was additionally interrupted, after frightened worshippers fled the scene.
Peru is positioned alongside the Ring of Fireplace, a path alongside the Pacific Ocean characterised by frequent earthquakes and lively volcanoes.