The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred at 1 p.m. local time on August 20, 2026. The epicenter of the quake was located 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of Upahuacho, in the Parinacochas province of the Ayacucho region.
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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes southern Andes in Peru
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the southern Andes in Peru on August 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. local time. The epicenter was reported to be 38 kilometers northwest of Upahuacho, according to the USGS.
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