A 5.1‑magnitude earthquake centred in Chupaca, Junín, left one person dead and around ten injured on Saturday night, and damaged hospitals and religious monuments in the Andean area.
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19/07/2026 - 14:31 GMT+2
At least one person has been killed and ten others injured after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru.
The quake hit on Saturday night, with its epicentre near the town of Chupaca in the Andean region of Junín, at a depth of 24 kilometres.
Seventeen minutes later, a magnitude 3.7 aftershock struck the same area. Authorities say its intensity was much lower than the main quake, which was felt moderately in Chupaca.
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Several buildings have collapsed or suffered structural damage, including the local church and convent
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