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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Peruvian capital interrupts news broadcasts and sends people fleeing their homes (VIDEOS) | Magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Peruvian capital interrupts news broadcasts and sends people fleeing their homes (VIDEOS) |
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Peru’s capital, Lima was hit by a magnitude-6.0 earthquake on Tuesday night. The tremors were caught on live TV and caused people to run to the streets. | Peru’s capital, Lima was hit by a magnitude-6.0 earthquake on Tuesday night. The tremors were caught on live TV and caused people to run to the streets. |
According to the Geophysical Institute of Peru, the epicenter was located 33km southwest of the town of Mala in Lima Region. Strong tremors were felt in the capital as well. | According to the Geophysical Institute of Peru, the epicenter was located 33km southwest of the town of Mala in Lima Region. Strong tremors were felt in the capital as well. |
The sudden tremors interrupted several live interviews on TV, with newscasters instructing everyone to remain calm. | The sudden tremors interrupted several live interviews on TV, with newscasters instructing everyone to remain calm. |
People fled their homes in fear, some only wearing bath towels. | People fled their homes in fear, some only wearing bath towels. |
A photo posted on social media shows broken wine bottles lying on the floor of a convenience store, while a video circulating on Twitter shows a damaged ceiling. | A photo posted on social media shows broken wine bottles lying on the floor of a convenience store, while a video circulating on Twitter shows a damaged ceiling. |
There were no reports of casualties. The Gestion newspaper reported that at least one residential building in Lima was damaged. | There were no reports of casualties. The Gestion newspaper reported that at least one residential building in Lima was damaged. |
Mala Mayor Sonia Ramos told the media that several houses were damaged and people were hurt falling while fleeing their homes. | Mala Mayor Sonia Ramos told the media that several houses were damaged and people were hurt falling while fleeing their homes. |
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