Earthquake 7.0 magnitude hits Peru: USGS

Earthquake 7.0 magnitude hits Peru: USGS
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 70 struck southeastern Peru on Friday, the US Geological Survey said

Washington: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck southeastern Peru on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.

The epicenter of the quake was at a depth of 257 kilometers (160 miles). The agency said most big quakes in South America occur at a depth of 70 kilometers or higher.

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