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5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s Andes region and kills at least 5 people

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More than 20 people were injured and 300 have been displaced by Saturday’s quake, while the total number of missing is still unknown

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, authorities said Sunday. More than 20 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.

The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9.24pm, with its epicentre located 2km (1.24 miles) west-south-west of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. It was 10 km (6.21 miles) deep.

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