A 5.6-magnitude earthquake with a depth of 22 km struck central Peru on Thursday, triggering emergency response efforts in the affected region. Video footage released by local authorities shows firefighters combing through the debris of a partially collapsed building in Pumpunya, where a person is reported missing following the tremor. The earthquake, which occurred in the morning, caused temporary disruptions but no immediate reports of significant casualties were issued.
19 Jul 2026
