Earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hits northern Peru: US Geological Survey

A strong earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hit northern Peru, the US Geological Survey said on Sunday.

The US Geological Survey says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck in northern Peru.

The earthquake took place at 5:52 a.m. Sunday local time (1052 GMT). While it is extremely strong, it was relatively deep, measured at 112 kilometers, which usually reduces damage and casualties.