6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 21, 2026 at 2:21 AM ET
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6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says(opens original report in a new tab)A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says — ABC News
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