5.5‑Magnitude Earthquake in Peru Kills at Least Five

A 5.5‑magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru on Saturday night, killing at least five people, injuring more than 20 and displacing roughly 300 residents, officials said Sunday. The tremor’s epicenter was located 2 km (1.2 miles) west‑south‑west of the town of Sicaya in Huancayo province, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the affected area after the quake, which occurred at 9:24 p.m. local time, caused several buildings to collapse and left many families without shelter. Local authorities are coordinating rescue operations and providing temporary accommodation for those displaced, while medical teams treat the injured. The incident underscores the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity, and officials have urged residents to remain vigilant for aftershocks as recovery efforts continue.