Northern Peru hit by powerful 8.0 earthquake

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The quake was felt around the country and as far off as Colombia and Ecuador

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra arrives at an airport in Yurimaguas before touring the quake-hit area in Peru, May 26 2019. Picture: Picture: GUADALUPE PARDO / POOL / AFP

Lima — Peruvian authorities were scrambling to assess the damage after an earthquake with a magnitude as high as 8.0 rocked the Peruvian Amazon region early on Sunday, leaving at least one person dead. Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra left Lima on Sunday to survey the damage following the quake that struck the Loreto region of northern Peru.At least one person in the Cajamarca region was killed after a boulder struck his home, emergency officials said. Peru’s National Emergency Centre said there were at least 11 people injured and more than 50 homes destroyed. Several schools, churches, hospitals and clinics also reported damages.

Earthquake Breaking News - Massive 8.0 magnitude Earthquake hits Peru.🤯😧😲😭🥺 There was an 8.0 earthquake that affected Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.🥺😭😧🤯😲 I hope everyone is Okay! Please stay safe.💝💝💝🙏🙏🙏💝💝💝

 

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