# Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes southern Peru, damaging homes and schools

https://mins.news/en/item/28126

- France 24, 2026-08-21 08:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260821-strong-6-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-southern-peru-damaging-homes-and-schools

> A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit southern Peru on Thursday, leaving three people injured and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, preliminary assessments found. Tremors were also felt in Lima and other parts of the country.

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