8.0-Magnitude Quake Rocks Eastern Peru

A powerful magnitude-8.0 earthquake shook a remote part of the Amazon jungle area of eastern Peru Sunday, destroying homes and knocking out power. Officials report one quake-related death after a man was killed when a boulder tumbled into his house. At least six injuries were reported. Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra is planning to tour the area to see the damage. He says landslides have blocked a number of roads. Sunday’s quake was centered about 92 kilometers from the town of...

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