4.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Peru's Atiquipa

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4.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Peru's Atiquipa
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 on the Richter scale struck 41 km south-south-west of Atiquipa, Peru on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. Peru is a country in western South America.

The earthquake occurred at 00:31:01 (UTC+05:30) and hit Atiquipa, Peru on Tuesday, at a depth of 20.6 km, the USGS informed. The earthquake's epicentre was 16.135°S and 74.532°W, respectively.

No casualties have been reported yet. Further details awaited. (ANI)

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