5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 5 people

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region, killing at least five people, injuring over 20, and displacing 300. The quake, with an epicenter near Sicaya in Huancayo province, caused structural damage including to a local church and convent, and occurred in an area using rustic adobe materials. Peru's location in the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' contributes to frequent seismic activity.