Earthquake Rumbles in Peru
Created: 2012-01-31 23:51 EST
Category: World > South America
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The 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the coast of Peru was centered about 274 kilometers south-southeast of the capital, Lima, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Witnesses said buildings in coastal Lima were shaken by the quake.
It happened shortly after midnight local time on Monday.
There have been no reports of deaths or major damage, but at least 119 people have been injured.
Most of the injuries happened as people tried to evacuate buildings.
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