A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru’s southern Andes, injuring at least 2 and damaging homes
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru’s southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage. The USGS said the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time…
Source: Associated Press · August 21, 2026 at 9:49 PM · AI-assisted report
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PERU’S SOUTHERN ANDES, 22 AUGUST 2026 —
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru’s southern Andes on Thursday, injuring at least two people and damaging homes, health centers, and schools, authorities said.
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The quake, which occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT), was centered 38 kilometers northwest of Upahuacho in the Parinacochas province of Ayacucho, with a depth of 66 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The tremor was felt across southern Peru, including regions such as Ica, Arequipa, Huancavelica, Apurimac, Cusco, and Lima. Luis Vásquez, head of Peru’s Civil Defense, reported that two individuals were injured while evacuating in Coracora, the capital of Parinacochas province. Authorities confirmed damage to 22 homes, six health centers, and one school in Ayacucho and Cusco, including areas like Puquio, Pullo, Coracora, Upahuacho, San Pedro, and Pichari.
Rockfalls were also reported near Coracora, though the Peruvian Navy ruled out a tsunami threat.
Peru, located along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” experiences frequent seismic activity. In 2007, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in the Ica region killed nearly 600 people.
Outlook: Monitoring for Aftershocks Authorities continue to assess damage and monitor for aftershocks. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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