Peru Amazonas was hit by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake

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Peru was hit by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake on Sunday 28 November. It was reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was in the Amazonas region in northern Peru. No deaths were reported but there was extensive structural damage to roads, bridges and buildings in the area. Reuters reports that 75 homes were destroyed in the earthquake, which was felt as far away as Lima.

President Pedro Castillo-Teron responded quickly to the disaster and pledged assistance to all Peruvians affected by the earthquake. President Castelo Terón visited the area that was hit by the strong earthquake in the country. Together with emergency management officials, the president is developing a plan to help affected areas.

All my solidarity with the people of Amazonas in the face of the powerful earthquake that occurred. I have arranged for the ministries and the various bodies of the executive branch to implement immediate measures. You are not alone, brothers. We will support those affected and we will support the material damage.

– Pedro Castillo Terrones (@PedroCastilloTe) November 28, 2021

“All my solidarity with the people of Amazonas in the face of the powerful earthquake,” President Castelo Terón tweeted. I have arranged for the ministries and agencies of the executive branch to carry out immediate action. You are not alone, brothers. We will support those affected by structural damage.”

According to the National Institute of Civil Defense, 220 homes were damaged. Of the 220, 81 are uninhabitable and 75 have been destroyed. The earthquake was strong enough to be felt in neighboring Ecuador and Colombia.

Social media users are sharing videos of the earthquake. Part of the property damaged by the earthquake includes several houses of worship. According to USA Today, a centuries-old tower of a Catholic church has collapsed. The avalanche is a historical casualty in Barranca, Peru, an oceanside town.

No tsunami warnings, watches or threats were issued as a result of the earthquake.

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