Earthquake measuring 6.7-7.2 hits Peru

An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale has struck the Ayacucho department of Peru.

According to data from the American institute U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter would be located 38 kilometers northwest of the town of Upahuacho.

According to the Geophysical Institute of Peru, the earthquake would be of magnitude 7.2 with an epicenter 35 kilometers north of the town of Coracora and 108 kilometers deep. The National Emergency Operations Center reported that "it was felt as moderate or strong in several departments", while the Hydrographic and Navigation Directorate of the Peruvian Navy has already ruled out the danger of a tsunami along the Peruvian coast.