Peru earthquake kills five, injures over 20 in Andes region

Updated On: 21 July, 2026 02:24 PM IST | Lima | AP

At least five people were killed, more than 20 injured and over 300 displaced after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region. The quake damaged several buildings, including a church and convent, while authorities said the number of missing remains unknown

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Responders search through collapsed houses on the outskirts of Huancayo, in Junin department, about 300 km east of Lima, on July 19, following a 5.1 magnitude quake. PIC/AFP

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, authorities said Sunday. More than 20 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.

The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm, with its epicentre located 2 km west-southwest of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. It was 10 km deep.