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Earthquake in Peru Leaves at Least Five Dead

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook Peru’s Andes region, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20. Officials say hundreds have been displaced as buildings collapsed or suffered structural damage, including a local church and convent. Peru’s national civil defense agency says the number of missing people has not been confirmed.

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Earthquake in Peru Leaves at Least Five Dead

An earthquake in Peru’s Andes region has left at least five people dead, with authorities reporting more than 20 injuries and hundreds displaced. The 5.5-magnitude quake struck Saturday night near Sicaya in Huancayo province, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Peru’s civil defense agency said several buildings collapsed or were damaged, including the local church and convent, and it is still unknown how many people remain missing. Officials warn that widespread adobe construction may have worsened the impact

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