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Strong earthquake rocks Peru's Ayacucho region, disrupts power
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru's Ayacucho region on Thursday, damaging buildings and triggering widespread power outages across the affected area, according to the US Geological Survey.
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The earthquake hit the Ayacucho region in the Andes, one of Peru's mountainous provinces in the south-central part of the country. The US Geological Survey confirmed the magnitude 6.7 reading for the event, which occurred during daylight hours on Thursday.
The seismic activity caused structural damage to buildings in the region and disrupted electrical supply to numerous communities. Local authorities were assessing the full extent of the damage and conducting preliminary safety inspections of affected structures.
Ayacucho, located in the central highlands of Peru, has experienced significant seismic activity historically due to its position along major geological fault lines. The region sits in an area of high tectonic activity in the South American subcontinent, where the Nazca Plate slides beneath the South American Plate.
No immediate reports of casualties were available, though officials indicated they were continuing to gather information from affected communities. Utility companies were working to restore electrical service to areas that had been disconnected by the tremor.