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Tuesday, 21 July 2026

At least six dead and 21 injured after two earthquakes in Peru

Two quakes struck Peru, causing casualties and damage; exact death toll disputed.

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A pile of rubble and debris from demolished buildings in an urban area. Doğan Alpaslan Demir

Two earthquakes struck Peru, with reports indicating at least six people died and 21 were injured. However, some sources report at least five deaths, creating a discrepancy in the official toll.

The earthquakes caused buildings to collapse, including the local church and convent, according to reports.

6 deaths

At least six deaths reported, though some sources say five.

21 injured

At least 21 people were injured in the earthquakes.

One of the earthquakes was a 5.5-magnitude quake that hit the Peru's Andes region, as reported.

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Sources

  1. independent.co.uk — At least six dead and 21 injured after two earthquakes in Peru (opens in a new window)
  2. Aggregated source — Earthquake in Peru Kills 6 and Displaces Hundreds (opens in a new window)
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