Huancayo province
Coverage of Huancayo province in the Nexus archive.
- 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s Andes region and kills at least 6 people
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region, killing at least six people, injuring over 30, and displacing 300. The quake, with its epicenter near Sicaya in Huancayo province, caused building collapses and structural damage. The 2007 magnitude 7.9 Pisco earthquake, which killed nearly 600, was referenced in the report.
- 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, injuring over 30, and displacing 300. The quake damaged buildings, including the historic Santiago de León church, and occurred 2 kilometers west-southwest of Sicaya in Huancayo province. Authorities noted the use of rustic adobe materials exacerbated the damage.
- 5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 5 people
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, injuring over 20, and displacing 300. The US Geological Survey reported the quake occurred 2km west-south-west of Sicaya in Huancayo province at a depth of 10km.
- 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 collapsed buildings and a local church. Authorities cited the use of rustic adobe materials as a factor in the damage.
- 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.
- 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s Andes region, killing at least 5 people
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region, killing at least five people and injuring over 20, with 300 displaced. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake's epicenter near Sicaya in Huancayo province. Peru's National Civil Defense Institute noted structural damage and an unknown number of missing individuals, while past quakes like the 2007 Pisco earthquake highlight seismic activity in the region.