Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake in Peru Injures 27, Damages Buildings
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A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southern Peru's Ica region late on the 19th, with a depth of 56.5 km. The quake injured 27 people and damaged multiple buildings, including the San Luis Gonzaga National University. Peru's Defense Minister, Amadeo Flores, has visited the area to inspect the damage. No fatalities have been reported. The region experiences frequent earthquakes as it lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire.