Peru hit by 7.2-magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the central coast of Peru, approximately 5 miles west of Atiquipa, at 12:36 a.m. local time. The quake was felt in neighboring areas of Ayacucho and Ica. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the magnitude. A tsunami warning was issued shortly after the quake, but it was later lifted about an hour later as the threat passed. At least three people were injured in the earthquake, which caused buildings to shake as far as the capital. Residents of Atiquipa reported feeling a very strong and long earthquake that caused their beds to shake.