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Powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits southern Peru
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A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of southern Peru Friday at depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey.
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Peru overnight Friday at a depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGC). This is a developing story and will be updated.
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