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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
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Earthquake off Peru's coast shakes capital Lima; 1 person dead, 5 injured
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck off Peru's central coast Sunday, rattling Lima and the port city of Callao, has left one person dead and five injured, authorities said. The earthquake happened at 11:35 am local time in the Pacific Ocean, according to the United States Geological Survey. Its epicenter was located 23 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of Callao, west of the capital Lima. A 36-year-old man died in northern Lima while 'standing outside his vehicle waiting for a passenger' when a wall from the fourth floor of a building under construction detached and fell on his head, Police Col. Ramiro Clauco told RPP radio. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 5.6 – 23 km WSW of Callao, Peru — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) June 15, 2025 The five people injured are being treated in hospitals, the Emergency Operations Center said. The agency also reported damage to roads and educational centers. President Dina Boluarte is heading to Callao to monitor developments, the Peruvian presidency said on X. Footage shared by local media also showed cars hit by falling debris, damaged houses and collapsed billboards. All of Lima's districts felt the earthquake, Hernando Tavera, executive president of the Geophysical Institute of Peru, told local TV channel N. Local radio stations reported that a professional football match at Lima's Alberto Gallardo Stadium was paused for several minutes. A mass at Lima's cathedral was also interrupted, after frightened worshippers fled the scene. Peru is located along the Ring of Fire, a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by frequent earthquakes and active volcanoes.
Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Turkey's Mediterranean coast hit by 5.8-magnitude earthquake, 7 people injured
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris on Tuesday, Turkey's disaster management agency said. At least seven people were injured while trying escape homes in panic. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said the earthquake was centered in the Mediterranean Sea and struck at 02:17 am. It was felt in neighboring regions, including in the Greek island of Rhodes, waking many from their sleep, Turkey's NTV television reported. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 5.8 – 5 km S of İçmeler, Turkey — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) June 3, 2025 Marmaris' governor, Idris Akbiyik, told the station that seven people were being treated for injuries after jumping from windows or balconies in panic but there was no immediate report of any serious damage. Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and earthquakes are frequent. In 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 53,000 people in Turkey and destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and southeastern provinces. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of neighboring Syria.
Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern coast of Chile and Argentina, USGS says
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, triggering a tsunami alert shortly after. The quake occurred at 9.58 am local time (1258 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometers in the Drake Passage, approximately 219 kilometres south of Ushuaia, Argentina, according to US Geological Survey. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 – 219 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) May 2, 2025 Following the quake, the US Tsunami Warning Centers issued an alert warning of the risk of 'hazardous' tsunami waves. The advisory noted that tsunami waves could impact coastlines within 300 kilometres of the epicentre. In particular, the coast of Chile has been placed on alert. Waves could reach Puerto Williams, Chile, at approximately 18:55 GMT (14:55 pm local time), the warning said. Associated Press, Chilean authorities issued an evacuation order for the coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, in the far south of the country.
