Peru was struck by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Sunday morning. So far, there have been no reported casualties, although roads and buildings suffered damage.
The epicentre of the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that hit Peru on Sunday, was reported to have been at a depth of 112 kilometres beneath the ground. So far, no casualties have been reported by the country’s authorities.
The country’s president, Pedro Castillo Terrones, expressed his solidarity with all compatriots affected by the natural disaster.
“All my solidarity with the people of Amazonas in the face of the strong earthquake. I have arranged for the ministries and agencies of the executive branch to implement immediate action. You are not alone, brothers. We will support those affected by structural damage,” he wrote on Twitter.
The president also took a helicopter to the affected areas in the Amazonas region where most of the damage took place. The earthquake blocked roads and damaged buildings.
President Pedro Castillo has promised government assistance in clearing up the rubble and conducting repairs.
source: TVP WORLD
Source: https://tvpworld.com/57182625/peru-hit-by-75-magnitude-earthquake
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