2026 Peru earthquake
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Rescuers Free Stranded Travelers After Landslides Block Peruvian Highway
Landslides and heavy rains destroyed portions of the Southern Coastal Highway in Peru.
Authorities started helicopter evacuations in Peru's Arequipa region following heavy rains and landslides.
Dozens of people and vehicles were left stranded for six days on the Southern Coastal Highway.
Earthquake Strikes Southern Peru, Causing Structural Damage and Outages
Peru's National Institute of Civil Defence stated that 10 healthcare facilities in Ayacucho and two in Cusco sustained damage, though services remained operational.
USGS data showed the earthquake occurred around 13:00 local time at a depth of 62 miles (100km), roughly 19 miles (31km) north-west of Aniso.
According to the US Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck on Thursday near the settlement of Aniso in Peru's southern Ayacucho region.