The record
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- A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the town of Sicaya in Peru on July 19, 2026, killing six people and injuring more than thirty.
- The quake's epicentre was only 10 kilometres deep, so its energy reached the surface with little weakening, making the shaking more intense and increasing damage to buildings.
- Relief and rescue work is still going on.
- Peru lies in the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', where the Nazca plate slides under the South American plate, making it one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries.
What to watch next
- Updates on rescue operations and any rise in casualties or injuries
- Reports on the extent of damage to buildings in the Sicaya area
- Possibility of further seismic activity in the region as monitoring continues
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