Earthquake off Peru's coast: 1 dead and 5 injured in the capital

Details on the earthquake

The earthquake occurred at 11:35 a.m. local time in the Pacific Ocean. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter was 23 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of Callao, west of the capital Lima.

injured and damage

A 36-year-old man died in North Lima when he "waited for a passenger outside in front of his vehicle." A wall from the fourth floor of a building under construction loosened and fell on his head, said police chief Ramiro Clauco in an interview with RPP radio.

The five injuries are currently being treated in hospitals, as the emergency operational center announced. In addition, damage to roads and educational institutions was determined.

political reactions

President dina Boluarte travels to Callao to observe the developments on site, the Peruvian President Palace said with.

local effects

older media reports show that cars were hit by falling ruins, while damaged houses and collapsed advertising boards can be seen.

All districts of Lima felt the earthquake, according to Hernando Tavera, the managing president of the Geophysical Institute of Peru, in a conversation with a local TV station.

interruptions in everyday life

Local radio stations reported that a professional football game in the Alberto Gallardo stadium in Lima was interrupted for several minutes. A mass in Lima's cathedral also had to be stopped abruptly after frightened believers left the place in a hurry.

geographical circumstances

peru lies on the pacifish fire ring, a zone that is known for frequent earthquakes and active volcano.