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woman passes by debris following the earthquake of magnitude 5.6 that struck Central Peru on Saturday, in Chupuro, Peru, July 19, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Yershon Vilca

At least six dead and 21 injured after 2 earthquakes in Peru

The quakes, measuring magnitudes 5.1 and 3.7, hit on Saturday night in Chupaca province in the Junín region, about 300 km (186 miles) east of Lima

People pray next to the bodies of four victims of the earthquake of magnitude 5.6 that struck Central Peru on Saturday, in Chupuro, Peru, 19 July, 2026. REUTERS/Yershon Vilca

At least six dead and 21 injured after 2 earthquakes in Peru

Here Videla is seen presenting the World Cup trophy to national football team captain Daniel Passarella after Argentina beat the Netherlands in the final on 25 June 1978. Photo: BBC

The 1978 World Cup: How a military dictatorship turned a trophy into an alibi

Peru's conservative Keiko Fujimori addresses the media in Lima, Peru July 19, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda/File Photo

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race

Peru's presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori reacts while leaving her home while Peru's electoral board reviews contested ballots from the June 7 runoff election between her and candidate Roberto Sanchez, in Lima, Peru, June 18, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Stifs Paucca

Right-wing Fujimori secures unbeatable lead in Peru presidential election

Peruvian President Jose Jeri testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Gerardo Marin

Jose Jeri, Peru's ousted president, was one of the world's youngest heads of state

Peruvian President Jose Jeri testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Gerardo Marin

Peru Congress to debate motion to remove President Jeri amid scandal

Peruvian President Jose Jeri gestures as he testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Gerardo Marin

Scandal tests Peru's China ties as US scrutiny intensifies

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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near coast of northern Peru: GFZ

Peru's Prime Minister Betssy Chavez attends a news conference, in Lima, Peru December 1, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Angela Ponce/ File Photo

Peru breaks off diplomatic relations with Mexico after ex-PM flees to Mexican embassy

Peru's new president Jose Jeri looks on during the swearing-in ceremony, after Congress voted to remove former President Dina Boluarte, in Lima, October 10, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Angela Ponce

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima to tackle rising crime

Demonstrators clash with police during overnight protests against President Jose Jeri, as Gen Z activists, transport workers and civil groups rally against corruption and rising crime, in Arequipa, Peru 15 October, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Oswald Charca

One dead, dozens injured as Peru's new president faces widespread protests

A demonstrator holds a poster as police officers stand guard during a protest against the government of Peru's President Dina Boluarte after Congress approved a partial withdrawal of private pension savings, a measure which could leave millions of Peruvians without retirement funds, in Lima, Peru, September 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda/File Photo

Peru's Gen Z rallies against President Boluarte, protesting over pensions and corruption