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National Civil Defense Institute
Coverage of National Civil Defense Institute in the Nexus archive.
- 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.