Cutremur puternic, de 6,7, în Peru. Autoritățile abia făcuseră un exercițiu pentru un seism major și tsunami

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck the Ayacucho region of Peru, with no reported casualties so far. The quake occurred at a depth of 108 kilometers and was felt lightly in nearby areas. Authorities are assessing the situation and have ruled out a tsunami risk. Peru is located in a seismically active zone known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, which experiences a significant portion of the world's seismic activity. Just days before, a national disaster preparedness drill was conducted, simulating a major earthquake and tsunami scenario.