Peru Earthquake Leaves At Least Five Dead

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people and injuring over 20, with 300 displaced, according to authorities.

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A 5.1‑magnitude earthquake centred in Chupaca, Junín, left five people dead and around ten injured on Saturday night, and damaged hospitals and religious monuments in the Andean area.

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Guardian Published 19 July 2026

Earthquake in Peru leaves at least five dead

Euronews Published 19 July 2026

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in central Peru leaves at least five dead and ten injured

A 5.1‑magnitude earthquake centred in Chupaca, Junín, left five people dead and around ten injured on Saturday night, and damaged hospitals and religious monuments in the Andean area.

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