World News | USGS: Magnitude-7.5 Earthquake Strikes Northern Peru

Lima, Nov 28 (AP) The US Geological Survey says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck in northern Peru.

The earthquake took place at 5:52 a.m. Sunday local time (1052 GMT). While it is extremely strong, it was relatively deep, measured at 112 kilometers, which usually reduces damage and casualties.

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The epicenter was 42 kilometers (26 miles) north northwest of the coastal city of Barranca. (AP)

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