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6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
A powerful earthquake has hit Colombia, with authorities reporting no immediate casualties and ongoing assessments in several areas.
One dead after earthquake rocks central Peru
Reuters
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck central Peru, killing at least one person and causing damage across the capital, Lima.
At least one person has died after a wall collapsed in Lima’s Independencia district when a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru, shaking the capital and surrounding areas.
Authorities confirmed landslides in several nearby districts, though the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
According to the Geophysical Institute of Peru, the quake’s epicenter was located about 30 kilometres southwest of the port city of Callao and that it happened Sunday morning at 11:35am local time in the Pacific Ocean.
Structural damage was reported in parts of Lima, including the partial collapse of a dining area roof at a shopping mall.
Public transport services, including sections of the Lima Metro Line, were temporarily suspended for safety inspections.
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Over 200 inmates escaped a Pakistani jail amid earthquake panic, officials say
Over 200 inmates escaped from a Karachi prison late Monday after earthquake tremors caused panic, prompting guards to unlock cells, according to Pakistani officials.
14:46
Türkiye earthquake triggers panic, leaving dozens injured
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Marmaris in Türkiye’s southwestern Muğla province early Tuesday, causing widespread panic. According to Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a 14-year-old girl was killed and dozens of others were injured.
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Strong 6.3 earthquake hits Japan’s Hokkaido coast
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture early Monday, causing no reported injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued, officials confirmed.
02:02
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits southern Iran
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has struck southern Iran at a depth of 27 kilometers.
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