Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake (reported as 7.2 by Peru’s IGP) hit central-southern Peru on August 20, 2026. The quake struck 31 km NW of Aniso / near Coracora at a depth of about 99–108 km. Authorities report no major damage or casualties. Here’s what we know so far, including aftershocks and the normal-faulting mechanism.
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake (reported as 7.2 by Peru’s IGP) hit central-southern Peru on August 20, 2026. The quake struck 31 km NW of Aniso / near Coracora at a depth of about 99–108 km. Authorities report no major damage or casualties. Here’s what we know so far, including aftershocks and the normal-faulting mechanism.
#Earthquake #PeruEarthquake #PeruQuake #AyacuchoEarthquake #Coracora #Parinacochas #Aniso #Magnitude67 #M67 #M72 #IGP #USGS #EarthquakeUpdate #SeismicActivity #AndesMountains #SouthAmerica #NaturalDisaster










