Magnitude 5.5 earthquake kills five, displaces hundreds in Peru's Junin region
5.5 earthquake in Peru's Junin kills five, injures 20+, displaces 300, causes building collapses.
Event / Disaster
Peru Andes Earthquake July 2026
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region near Sicaya on July 19, 2026, killing at least five people, injuring over 20, and displacing approximately 300 residents. Multiple buildings collapsed in agricultural areas, with traditional adobe construction contributing to severe damage.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
At least five people killed in Peru earthquake
At least five people were killed in the 5.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Peru's Andes region, according to local authorities.
Buildings collapse in Peru earthquake, including church and convent
Several buildings collapsed or suffered structural damage in the earthquake, including a local church and convent in the affected region.
5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Peru's Andes region near Sicaya
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru on Saturday at 9:24 p.m. local time. The epicenter was located 2 kilometers west-southwest of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Unknown number of people missing after Peru earthquake
Peru's National Civil Defense Institute reported that the total number of people missing after the earthquake remains unknown as of Sunday.
Over 20 injured and 300 displaced in Peru earthquake
More than 20 people were injured and approximately 300 people were displaced from their homes as a result of the earthquake in Peru's Andes region.
Adobe construction contributed to earthquake damage in Peru
Authorities attributed increased damage from the earthquake to the widespread use of traditional adobe construction in the region. Local officials stated that rustic building materials contributed to the greater impact and damage.
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