Earthquake hits southern Peru, damages buildings

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred in southern Peru.

Consensus

An earthquake occurred in southern Peru on August 20.
The earthquake had a magnitude reported between 6.6 and 6.7 by some sources and 7.2 by others.
The epicenter was located in the Andes region, near the province of Parinacochas.
The focus was at a significant depth, ranging from 66 km to 108 km.
No tsunami threat was reported.
Preliminary reports indicate damage to buildings and injuries, but no confirmed fatalities.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude as 6.7, while Peruvian authorities reported 7.2. — vm
The earthquake in Colombia on August 19 caused 304 deaths and 426 missing, with 123,789 families and 292,043 people affected. — vm
No reports of destruction or casualties have been received, according to Luis Vasquez, head of public security. — interfax
The German Earth Science Center recorded a magnitude of 6.6, with the epicenter near Upahuacho and 800 km from Lima. — kommersant
Two people were injured, 23 homes and a medical facility were damaged in Pulo, and two injured people were evacuated from Coracora. — vesti
The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the depth at 66 km, while Peruvian sources reported 108 km. — interfax