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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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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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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru's southern Andes, USGS says

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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes southern Andes in Peru