A 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Peru
An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 took place in the afternoon on Wednesday at 5:27 pm local time near 40 km northwest of Minas de Marcona, Provincia de Nazca, Ica, Peru.
The epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 42 kilometers (around 26 miles), according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru.
There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage. (ILKHA)